“Interwoven Narratives” – A Juried Fiber Art Exhibition at TAG Gallery in Boston’s SoWa Arts District

“Interwoven Narratives” – A Juried Fiber Art Exhibition at TAG Gallery in Boston’s SoWa Arts District

Boston, MA – April 4, 2025 – TAG Gallery is proud to present “Interwoven Narratives,” a juried exhibition running from April 4 to April 27, 2025. This dynamic show brings together fiber artists exploring how textiles weave together personal, cultural, and historical narratives, forming a rich tapestry of interconnected experiences. Open to artists from across the United States, the exhibition celebrates fiber art’s ability to tell profound stories through material and technique.

An Integral Part of the Gather Symposium

As a key event within the Gather Symposium, Interwoven Narratives highlights the power of fiber and textile arts in contemporary discourse. Gather 2025 is a month-long celebration of fiber arts in Greater Boston, fostering discussions on creativity, identity, sustainability, and the evolving role of textiles in the art world.

Organized by Claudia Fiks and juried by Kate Irvin, Department Head and Curator of Costume and Textiles at the RISD Museum, Interwoven Narratives offers a compelling exploration of fiber as a storytelling medium. Irvin, a highly respected curator, oversees a world-renowned collection of 35,000 textile and fashion artifacts spanning from 1500 BCE to the present. Her curatorial expertise, including her current work on Liz Collins: Motherlode, brings a deep and dynamic perspective to contemporary fiber art. Interwoven Narratives is co-curated by guest artists Jodi Colella and Merrill Comeau, both the visionary and the driving forces behind Gather 2025, further enriching the dialogue between fiber art, community, and innovation.

Exploring Fiber Art’s Deep-Rooted Themes

The exhibition invited artists to engage deeply with themes such as:

• Identity & Memory – How does fiber serve as a vessel for personal or collective histories?
• Cultural Storytelling – In what ways do textiles embody tradition, heritage, and symbolism?
• Abstract Beauty & Meaning – How does fiber art challenge perception and invite deeper reflection?
• Materiality & Transformation – How do fiber techniques like weaving, stitching, and layering reflect societal and philosophical ideas?

Artists employed a diverse range of techniques, from weaving and quilting to embroidery, felting, and mixed-media textile work. Each piece in Interwoven Narratives speaks to fiber art’s evolution—once seen as a domestic craft, now recognized as acritical force in contemporary fine art. Through this exhibition, TAG Gallery traces fiber art’s journey from its historical roots to its increasing prominence in today’s art world. The show highlights pivotal moments in the medium’s evolution, examining the impact of feminist movements, museum recognition, and innovative interdisciplinary practices.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet leading fiber artists, explore their creative processes, and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the medium’s past, present, and future.

We invite you to experience this compelling exhibition and celebrate the transformative power of fiber art.

Exhibition Details:

Location: TAG The Art Gallery, 460C Harrison Ave, Unit 2C, Boston (SoWa)

Exhibition Dates: April 4 – 27, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 5–8 PM

Contact: Claudia Fiks: claudia@newenglandartcenter.com

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Participating Artists:

Aleksandra Azbel, Bayda Asbridge, Beverly Sky, Cindy Kennelly, Deidre Scherer, Elizabeth Stubbs, Emma Maclean, Francine Zaslow, Francoise McAree, Gail Skudera, Hadis Karami, Heather Schulte, Hilde-Kari Guttormsen, Jamie Scherzer, Jenn Levatino, Jo-Ann Morgan, Jodi Colella, June Krinsky-Rudder, Kimberley Harding, Kristina Goranso, Lisa Penny, Lu Heintz, Maritza Caneca, Mark HeffleyMartha Heller, Megan Chiango, Merrill Comeau, Mia Rodriguez, Mihoko Wakabayashi, Nirmal Raja, Olivia Hochstadt, Priscilla Carrion, Rebecca McGee Tuck, Sally Jacobson, Savneet Talwar, Sonja Czekalski, Sri Thumati, Stephanie Wenzel, Tori Hong, Uyen Thai Ngo, Xiang Li.

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