VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

18 Hands Gallery is proud to present for the second year Interwoven. Interwoven II  is a  juried fiber competition and show on view from October 2 – 31, 2010, with an opening reception on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at 18 Hands Gallery, 249-B West 19th Street in the Houston Heights.

“Interwoven II” represents the best work created by fiber artists in the states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The work reflects a diversity of materials, techniques and styles including quilts, dolls, jewelry and wearable fiber art. This is 18 Hands Gallery second fiber show in 2010 and emphasizes the commitment to showcase all art forms and fine crafts.

The Judge, Ginny Eckley, is a nationally recognized and published fiber artist. Ms. Eckley writes, “At one time, weaving brought to mind the simple idea of bringing threads together horizontally and vertically, the basic structure of cloth. Today, artists broaden this concept, blending together diverse materials in fresh ways. Using metals, industrial felt, beads and hand painted  materials, Interwoven II will surprise you.

About 18 Hands Gallery: As Texas’ premier ceramic arts gallery, 18 Hands Gallery is dedicated to presenting works by leading Texas-based and national artists through monthly exhibits and holds a unique place in the city’s cultural landscape. 18 Hands' mission encompasses showing a broad range of decorative, sculptural, figurative and functional work. Inviting and accessible, their friendly Houston Heights-based shop also includes a rotating selection of works for sale. Owned by six passionate clay artists, the Gallery also seeks to create a bridge between potters, the larger ceramic community, and with nonprofit initiatives such as ClayHouston and Empty Bowls Houston. www.18handsgallery.com, 713-869-3099.

Pictured above:  Peggy Sexton,  Chinese Elm.

Pictured below:  
Janet Bodin, Afternoon Prayer
Annie Smith, From the Bay