Colloquium – Fiberations: The Evolution and Tradition of African American Fiber Aesthetics
September 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Colloquium – Fiberations: The Evolution and Tradition of African American Fiber Aesthetics
Saturday, September 21 | 10 am – 5 pm | FREE
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is excited to present Fiberations: The Evolution and Tradition of African American Fiber Aesthetics. Cutting edge fiber artists, scholars and curators are invited to discuss the evolution of Black women fiber artistry from the past to the present through artist conversations, a roundtable discussion and loom weaving demonstrations. Guest artists include: Bisa Butler, Joyce Scott, Sanford Biggers, Karen Baker, Murjoni Merriweather, Nastassja Swift and Vera Hall and Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither. A curator’s highlight tour of Black Woman Genius: Elizabeth Talford Scott- Tapestries of Generations with curator Imani Haynes will conclude the day. Moderators include Dr. Leslie King-Hammonds. Lunch will be provided.