"Floating World" by Ferne Jacobs, Coiled Waxed Linen Thread
"Craft in America" is a wonderful PBS television series showcasing different crafts-people all over our country and the work that they do. I've been watching it for years. There is a Craft in America Center on West Third Street in Los Angeles associated with the show. The storefront holds lectures by artists, hands-on workshops with artists and gallery shows! Last week I attended the exhibition called "Building the Essentials: Ferne Jacobs." Jacobs is a fiber artist who has been working since the 1960s. Her work involves basketry, weaving, knotting, coiling and twining. Many of her pieces are sculptural and quite large. Her colors are riveting. The show will be on view through June 18th. Go see it!
"Flight" by Ferne Jacobs, Coiled Waxed Linen Thread
"Interior Passages" Ferne Jacobs, Coiled and Twined Waxed Linen and Thread
The shapes that Ferne creates out of mere fiber and twine are magnificent. I was also quite interested in her drawings and notebooks that included collage and other elements.
Ferne Jacobs, Notebook, paint, collage
Just next door to the Craft in America Center is the store
Free Hand. The shop is connected to the exhibition space and showcases original work available for purchase. There are jewelry items, paintings, clothing, ceramics and more. Many artists are represented, displaying an array of pleasing items for sale. Really, the Free Hand shop is almost like a museum display.
Seeing the artwork of
Ferne Jacobs and visiting the Free Hand space was like being in an artist's cocoon for an afternoon. You must visit!
Craft in America
8415 West Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tues-Sat, 12pm -6pm
Labels: Art, Los Angeles, yarny stuff
