Artist Betty Vera |
Betty Vera, Fenced, 2012, Cotton,
Jacquard weaving, 47” X 102”
Photo: D.
James Dee
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Betty Vera, Imprint, 2010, Cotton,
Jacquard weaving, Procion dyes
30” x 32”, Photo: D.
James Dee
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Betty Vera, Grid, 2012, Cotton,
Jacquard weaving, 53” x 47”
Photo: D.
James Dee
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Betty Vera, Layered, 2012, Cotton, Jacquard weaving, 46 ½” x 52 ½”
Photo: D. James Dee
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To complement the Bridge 12 Exhibition Series, educational programs are planned to encourage an exchange of ideas. On Saturday, November 10, from 9 am–3 pm, Vera will teach Line & Space: An Intuitive Approach to Fiber Sculpture, a studio workshop in which students explore simple strategies for constructing lightweight forms to exploit the expressive potential of line and its dynamic relationship with space. Class tuition is $100, with a $25 materials fee. Like many artists who love handweaving for its color potential and tactile qualities, Vera is also part of the digital age and uses new technologies in her work. In a slide lecture, From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the Thread, also on November 10, from 5–6:30 pm, the artist examines the relationship between her handwoven tapestries and a more recent body of work consisting of computer-assisted Jacquard tapestries. Suggested donation is $5.
On Sunday, November 11, Vera shares her personal journey as a fiber artist in a Meet a Maker program, Touching Threads: An Artist’s Passion for Materials & Process. Replete with “please do touch” examples, this presentation covers her involvement with handweaving, sculpture and computer-assisted Jacquard tapestry. Participants will look at her creative process, materials, techniques, influences and sources of inspiration, and receive tips on how to display and care for fine textile art. The program runs from 11:30 am–1 pm, and tuition is $20. These programs are co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. For more information or to register, call The Studio at 412.261.7003, x25.
Betty Vera, Residue, 2010, Cotton,
Jacquard weaving, Procion dyes
30” x 32”, Photo: D.
James Dee
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An exhibition brochure documenting Vera’s solo show includes biographical information, photo-documentation of the artist’s work and an essay, title, written by Patricia Malarcher, a studio artist, art critic and former editor of Surface Design Journal and SDA Newsletter. Bridge 12: Melissa Cameron, Kevin Snipes, Betty Vera is made possible, in part, by the Allegheny Regional Asset District, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Elizabeth R. Raphael Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation and other generous donors.
Betty Vera, Vertical, 2010, Cotton,
Jacquard weaving
76” x 46”, Photo: D.
James Dee
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is the catalog or exhibition brochure of Berry Vera's work available for sale
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Lialia Kuchma
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Hi Lialia,
DeleteThe brochure is available for free as a download on the website. I will email it to you!
Best,
SCC