Wearable art is one of the unique elements incorporated into Artown in 2010. Fiber, Paint and Pearls showcases just that July 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and July 25 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The exhibit and sale, featuring four local artists, takes place at the Bartley Ranch Brick House in south Reno.
Jill Altmann, Toni Lowden, Pamela Hunt Lee and Arlene Wohl all began as weavers, some dating back 20 years. Jill’s wearable art combines weaving and knitted elements creating an individual look in contemporary design. Toni, known as a tapestry maker of large commissions, is now exploring painting and altered fiber works. Pamela Hunt Lee has done large fiber pieces and paintings and now does unique jewelry designs for individuals rather than the department stores of the days past. Arlene Wohl ‘s woven garments were juried into the Smithsonian Craft Show this past year showcasing her unique combinations of fibers and colors.
