The Craft in America Center presents Influences/Influencers: California Fibers 

Influences/Influencers features the work of twenty-three members of California Fibers: Sandy Abrams, Olivia Batchelder, Charlotte Bird, Ashley V. Blalock, Carrie Burckle, Marilyn McKenzie Chaffee, Ben Cuevas, Doshi, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Susan Henry, Annette Heully, Anifaye Korngute, Kathy Nida, Liz Oliver, Marty Ornish, Michael F. Rohde, Rebecca Smith, Cameron Taylor-Brown  Elise Vazelakis, Debra Weiss, Peggy Wiedemann, and Aneesa Shami Zizzo.

This exhibit showcases the breadth of the influential and innovative work created by members of California Fibers.  Emily Zaiden, Director and Curator of the Craft in America Center, states, “The artists in this exhibition are part of an historic organization that has been at the forefront of contemporary fiber art in Southern California, across the state, and far beyond.”  Influences/Influencers represents some of the vast influences that are shaping fiber today, and simultaneously is a celebration of how fiber has become a beam of influence on the broader contemporary art world in recent years.    

Annette Heully, Weight Of Change Handwoven wool and cotton