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Published Articles This Page: February 09. 2023 To..... BARBARA HOLLOWAY #31 JACQUELINE MALLEGNI #32 DURRAE JOHANEK #33 ELLIE BETH SCOTT #34 |
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Number Thirty Four
March 30, 2023
Ellie Beth Scott
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Number Thirty Four
March 30, 2023
Ellie Beth Scott
Santa Fe, New Mexico
From the Editor: Enchanting is one of the the best words I can think of for Ellie Beth Scott's work. Her small, thoughtfully imagined and delicately designed quilted and embellished narratives reflect the best of what I see from the meditational stitchers across the globe. It is exciting to show you a view into her studio, across her process; with works in progress, finished works and groupings across time. I also decided to "stuff" this article with a sumptuous array of images, enjoy the groupings as if you are standing in her studio or they are right there with you wherever you may be!
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I usually begin with a drawing from my journal. The process of constantly drawing visual ideas is very beneficial. It allows me to keep my imagination flowing and acts as a resource when it’s time to articulate my fabric art.
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In addition to creating my own artwork, I also create for clients directly. When I receive a commission, I incorporate specific ideas from the client such as special or meaningful events as well as personal objects to create their
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IN THE STUDIO
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THE WHITE SERIES
COLOR, EMBELLISHMENT & MAGIC
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Number Thirty Three
March 23, 2023
DURRAE JOHANEK
Zia Gallery
Truth or Consequences
Number Thirty Three
March 23, 2023
DURRAE JOHANEK
Zia Gallery
Truth or Consequences
From the Editor: Durrae Johanek is a Pennsylvania native, transplanted to Montana in 1992. Durrae Johanek and her husband John divide their time between Bozeman, Montana and Truth or Consequences, NM. Finding the small-town atmosphere filled with generational families, artists, writers and musicians to be amenable, they opened the Zia Gallery. John is an accomplished illustrator and portrait artist. Durrae fashions a wide range of fiber art including baskets, knitted and crocheted items and gourd art. You will often find her in her gallery spinning fibers for her projects. Durrae finds spinning and working the roving soothing. Durrae said in a shoebox under her bed is a diploma from Kutztown State University (yes, that’s a real school) that says she was qualified to write 4 books on Montana and work as an editor for Bird Watcher’s Digest and assorted medical publishers for way too long.
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After spinning my first skein of yarn, I was hooked.
After weaving my first basket, I was hooked. I find it rewarding and even exciting to create something from nothing, especially an item that's functional and can last for generations. –Durrae Johanek ziagallerynm.com 
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Gourd With Porcupine Quills
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PIne Needle Tray with Metal Etching
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Knitted and Crocheted Hats
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Painted Little Gourds Sculpture
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Quilt and Quilted Pillow
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Basket With Driftwood
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Pine Needle Tray
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Salt Cedar Basket
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Number Thirty Two
March 09, 2023
JACQUELINE MALLEGNI
Paper Rain Studio
@paper_rain_studio
mallegni.com
From the Editor: New Mexico is steeped in history. Having lived and traveled throughout this country for many years, it is always a delicious occasion to find another sweet part of history tucked away somewhere. And it is also a wonderful occasion to encounter an earth centered, major artistic talent in one of these tiny worlds. I met Jacqueline Mallegni a number of years ago during the former fiber tour sponsored by EVFAC. And subsequently have spent time in her environment in a special spot once occupied by fiber artist Alice Kagawa Parrott. A gentle garden and Japanese styled
home and studio, Jacqueline, Paper Rain Studio and Gallery, creates her work and offers unique and peaceful workshops.
I create contemporary fiber art in a variety of media,
with a particular focus on spiritual ecology, handmade paper art and sculpture.
with a particular focus on spiritual ecology, handmade paper art and sculpture.
I offer workshops online and in-person at my Santa Fe Studio. In an effort to acknowledge the current climate and social crises, I have designed a new workshop series called “The Art of Making and Spiritual Ecology”. “Each session is designed to enliven your art practice by developing a relationship with natural materials and foraging. I will personally guide you through the process of transforming paper, sticks, thread and imagination into sculpture”. I also offer custom 1:1 papermaking and sculpture sessions as well as daylong workshops.
Ettie & Me
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Desert Wind: One
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Cocoon
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Journey
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Nautilus
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Chrysalis: One
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Currents
I began making paper with kozo fiber in 1989. My journey with paper and sculpture has been varied from light fixtures to stone carving to ethereal mixed media sculpture. The thread
of my creative process always begins with paper. I’m a member of IAPMA, International Association of Papermakers and Paper Artists, American Craft Council, Surface Design Association and NM Women in the Arts.
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Currents: Boat
Jacqueline Mallegni
Paper Rain Studio 634 Canyon Rd, Building C, Santa Fe, NM 87501 email: paper.rain.studio@gmail.com cell/text: 505.692-3474 website: mallegni.com Social Media facebook.com/paperrainstudio instagram.com/paper_rain_studio Visit Jacqueline Mallegni's Listing on the NMFAD website |
Confluence
Making and the art of transformation from tangible to intangible returning to a tangible form is very alluring for me. I am interested in working with materials that translate my appreciation for spiritual ecology, water, wind, light and dark. Patterns in nature, textures and seasonal changes inform my sculptures that reveal primitive and refined qualities. Aside from nature's inspiration,
I’m also interested in the concept of the ethereal journey, motherhood, vacancy, loss, renewal and how emotional responses can evoke beauty. |
Chrysalis: Three
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Desert Wind: One
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Seed
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Kyoto
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Number Thirty One
February 09, 2023
BARBARA HOLLOWAY
Fine Handweaving
Galisteo, New Mexico & Sarasota, Florida
Number Thirty One
February 09, 2023
BARBARA HOLLOWAY
Fine Handweaving
Galisteo, New Mexico & Sarasota, Florida
From the Editor: Barbara Holloway is a very very busy and prolific weaver of wearables who travels and exhibits extensively. Beginning in 1972, with a move to Santa Fe, she decided to focus on what she loved, clothing and weaving.
Of course we all slow down a bit as time goes by. She has been spending winters in Florida for a number of years, enjoying the warmer temperatures. But that has not slowed her down by much. Barbara, with her husband, exhibits in many nearby venues. She also brings prepared woven fabric to assemble garments while having time to walk and play out of doors.
I recently had a good conversation with Barbara while she is in Florida. We discussed many aspects of her approach.
I particularly loved her garment constructions which involve exposed fringed edges and her newer technique of joining different woven panels into a complete jacket or poncho. She also described how important the drape of the garment is in her work. She is a happy, focused fiber artist who loves what she does!
Of course we all slow down a bit as time goes by. She has been spending winters in Florida for a number of years, enjoying the warmer temperatures. But that has not slowed her down by much. Barbara, with her husband, exhibits in many nearby venues. She also brings prepared woven fabric to assemble garments while having time to walk and play out of doors.
I recently had a good conversation with Barbara while she is in Florida. We discussed many aspects of her approach.
I particularly loved her garment constructions which involve exposed fringed edges and her newer technique of joining different woven panels into a complete jacket or poncho. She also described how important the drape of the garment is in her work. She is a happy, focused fiber artist who loves what she does!
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I Iove to weave. My body craves the rhythmic motion. I began weaving after years of sewing with a desire
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My design inspirations come from everywhere, sometimes even dreams.
But they formulate during the many hours spent at the loom throwing the shuttle back and forth. I'm always thinking about the next great piece. |
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The Blues Unemployment Poncho. 3rd in a Series of 4. Pieced from my handwoven fabrics woven of rayon chenille, cotton and bamboo. One of a kind. Hand crocheted neck edge with and assortment of buttons for closure. Easy fit, easy care. |
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I’ve been weaving the “Desert” colorway for some time. I weave 25 yard runs of each colorway. This garment is the “Desert” Twist Shawl. It is rayon chenille, cotton and bamboo. It is an easy fit for very nearly everyone.
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The Triangle Scarf. Traditional scarf in the middle with triangle ends. Can be worn numerous ways. Cannot be worn incorrectly! Handwoven rayon chenille, cotton and bamboo yarns in the “Dakota” colorway.
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“Chambray” Triangular Wrap.
Barbara Holloway
is a Member of The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory The Mountain West Fiber Arts Directory The New Mexico Artist Directory |
4th and Final in the series of Unemployment Ponchos. This one will fit pretty much anyone. It is made of pieces of my handwoven fabrics.
I weave with rayon chenille, cotton and bamboo yarns. The neck edge is hand-crocheted with an assorted button closure. Easy care. 
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