The Visualist » Plaines Project http://www.thevisualist.org Chicago Visual Arts Calendar Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Dressing the Loom http://www.thevisualist.org/2012/01/dressing-the-loom/ http://www.thevisualist.org/2012/01/dressing-the-loom/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000 chad http://www.thevisualist.org/?p=10628 Continue Reading]]> Dressing the Loom is a large-scale installation that takes inspiration from weaving and presents it in an abstracted sculptural form. By breaking down weaving into basic concepts; line, tension, organization, building and layers, it emphasizing the beauty of the warp at the point before weaving begins. Walking with the warp provides quiet meditation and an exploration of the state between tension and potential.

Alex Miller (b. 1987) originally from Alexandria, Virginia, is an artist living and working in Chicago. Alex came to Chicago as a student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received his BFA in 2010. Focusing on sculpture, specifically in cast metal arts and fiber arts, juxtaposes the academic and natural environments. Exhibitions in Chicago include works at Tom Robinson Gallery and the Sullivan Galleries.

Lorraine Barger (b. 1988) is from Greenville, Ohio. She is currently as student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and will be receiving her BFA in May. She works primarily in the fiber arts with a focus in weaving and natural dyeing. Her next up coming show will be her BFA show in March.

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