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…
Stephanie Kilgast creates curious landscapes that grow from unlikely places. Broken plates, aluminum cans, and glass jars host vibrant life-like forms. “My work is an ode to life, where plants and fungi meet insects, animals, and minerals,” she writes. “These…
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…