Artist and tastemaker Chloe Russell-Chang has curated an exciting new exhibition of fiber work reflecting on mental health, belonging, and well-being.

This exhibition highlights the many ways fiber artworks can positively benefit mental health. Textiles are dually a community-strengthening resource and a deeply private process, depending on the context in which they are created.

The process of repetitive hand movement can help calm an overstimulated mind. “Slow crafts” which allow mind to flow freely while your hands are busy, without the aid of a screen device, are precious skills.  

When you give or receive a handmade gift, you are also giving or receiving an item which was made manifest over countless hours of “I was thinking of you”. Gifting or displaying a handmade object embodies our communal urge to celebrate, to mourn, to protest. It signifies importance, paid for with our time. The work on display in this exhibition encapsulates these values, contextualized by each artist’s unique perspective.  

Exhibiting Artists:  

SuziesGotChutzpah, Joah Bingert, Lizz Caicedo, Collen Cowie, Graciela DeAnda, Dede Decker, Mikha “Mikhamik” Dominguez, Fei Ewald, Mia Finnamore, Margi Grill, Sophia Groves, Alla Halla, Janell Hammer, Andy Jacobs, Heather Macali, Leanna Matta, Soph Munic, Kelly Pals, Karla Rydrych, Mafe Soltero, Alanna Stapleton, Nailah Taman, Kelly Waterman, Laura Wennstrom, and Kimberly Wetzel.

Be sure to join us Friday, May 2, from 6-8pm—and of course anytime during open hours—to celebrate the opening and hard work of the incredible artists featured in this show.