Shortly after I found out I’d be moving to Minneapolis, Mandi Smethells posted on her Instagram that she’d be teaching a workshop at the Textile Center—not far from where I live. I signed up (back in May!) and the time…
Last fall, we saw how Mandi Smethells has made it easier than ever to catch the rainbow, thanks to her fiber art; her work features wrapped cotton wall hangings in the shape of rainbows. Since then, she’s continued to use these materials…
Mandi Smethells literally captures the rainbow in her series of sculptural fiber art. She hand-wraps cotton and forms into miniature and giant colorful arcs. Ranging from pastels to metallics, the tactile pieces are full of joy. I love the play…