Leora Stewart (1943-2021) “Banyan Tree”, Fiber wall hanging
Leora Stewart “Banyan Tree”, Fiber wall hanging (detail)
Norma Lewis (1929-2015) “Kimono”, Paper fiber
Nneka Jones- “Layers of Identity”, Fiber collage and embroidery on canvas
Kathleen “Kaki” King, “Syngonium”, Earthenware
Abraham Rattner (1893-1978), “Birds”, 1971, Wool
Taylor Robenalt, “Rookery Queen”, Ceramic
Josette Urso, “Chola”, 1990, Fabric collage, found object quilt
Duncan McClellan, “Alchemy”, 2013, Hand blown glass, sand carved
The works above are from Material Mastery: Florida CraftArt Permanent Collection of Fine Craft on view at Leepa Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs.
From the museum-
Florida CraftArt (formerly known as Florida Craftsmen) was organized in 1951 by Stetson University art professors Elsa and Louis Freund as a statewide organization celebrating fine craft. As the only statewide nonprofit representing Florida’s fine craft artists, Florida CraftArt is a member-supported organization helping mentor and advance artists. Now headquartered at 5th Street and Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, this vibrant organization has been at the center of St. Pete’s artistic renaissance.
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is delighted to partner with Florida CraftArt to showcase their permanent collection and enduring contribution to Florida’s cultural heritage. The goals of this collection are to recognize the significance of Florida’s fine craft art in our broad artistic landscape, document the rich tradition of craft art statewide and beyond, and to educate and inspire future generations of artists and arts appreciators.
This exhibition will close 8/27/23.
Artists included in this post-