Personal Paths

Debra Weiss Coveralls

Go with the Flow

The story behind the California clothing designer Debra Weiss’ journey.
Erin M Riley Three Strikes

Looming Change

Car crashes, semi-nude selfies: Erin M. Riley reinterprets these voyeuristic visions on the loom.

Ayn Hanna City Lines

Drawing Plans

For Ayn Hanna, balancing a corporate career with art was all part of the plan.
Jo Hamilton, I Crochet Portland

Two Threads

Jo Hamilton combines her experience as a painter with her love of crochet.

Rae Dunn Ceramics

A Certain Fluency

Rae Dunn's quirky ceramics reflect a lifelong love of language and the tactile.

Rowland Ricketts Locks Of Dyed Wool

Dirt to Dye

On their farm and in the studio, Rowland and Chinami Ricketts are carrying forward indigo traditions.

Rachel Sherman Dome Applique Skirt

Form Follows Figure

Malagueta garments radiate someing few art-to-wear lines can claim: body consciousness.

Alex Matisse Charger

Coming Home to Clay

Alex Matisse thought he’d left pottery behind, but his longtime passion had other ideas.

Beth Carney Chasms 9: Surfacing

Finding Her Rhythm

Beth Carney's approach to textiles was enriched by her work as a choreographer.

Julie Green, The Last Supper

Bearing Witness

Julie Green’s plates humanize prisoners facing the death penalty.

Ronan Peterson, Hornet’s Cut Bowl

Down to Earth

Ronan Peterson's pots reflect growth and decay through layers of pattern, color, and texture.
 

Jenny Mendes, Ceramic Vases

The Inside Story

The intricately patterned ceramic works of Jenny Mendes come straight from her inner world.