When I first stepped into Pepe hall I was overwhelmed by the creativity of the artwork that adorns the fibers building. It filled me with wonder as I meticulously inspected each one of the pieces in the exhibition. I wanted to learn more about it and incorporate it into my own artwork. It was as if I just rediscovered art.
Although this experience was a couple of months ago, the SCAD Fibers Open Studio didn’t fail to impress me with the same feeling of wonder that fibers first impression did. The exhibition was meticulously planned in a way that highlights the hard work of the students and faculty.
The fibers department, while a relatively small major, it’s a very united program that is welcoming and comforting, often creating strong bonds within the community, this being something that suits the atmosphere of the exhibition perfectly.
The open studio offered a couple activities in which visitors could not only participate in but visitors were able to keep the pieces they made which included, screen printing, knitting, fabric dyeing, and wet felting.
The open studio was incredibly successful in inspiring people with work that often gets overlooked. The freedom this program allows makes experimenting with different mediums a fun and interesting opportunity, allowing students to express themselves in unique ways. Each artist’s work looked quite different from one another making every artist unique. While some students’ work tends to be delicate with soft colors, other artists aren’t afraid to be bold with their work, working with eye-catching pieces that demand space and attention. The duality of this program helps create an exciting experience that can appeal to everyone whether that is a current student to visitors outside of the program.
Fibers never disappoints when it comes to showcasing an interactive experience for everyone to enjoy. No matter your taste, there will always be something interesting to explore in this major, which is why I hold fibers very close to my heart. A comforting community that I’m proud to call my major.
Words by Keiry Leon
Photography by Annie Cater