Prashani Chandrasena, 2018
Prashani Chandrasena, 2018
Lyndsi Schuesler, 2018
Lyndsi Schuesler, 2018
Madelaine Corbin, 2020
Madelaine Corbin, 2020
Fiber Philosophy

Kelly Chuning (Fiber 2024)

Photo: PD Rearick

Fiber Philosophy

Fiber Philosophy

The foundation of all exploration is rigorously questioning what is produced in each artist's studio

Fiber is an ever-shifting practice that is grounded in the centuries-old traditions, forms, and materials of textile production and manipulation. As artists, our intimate relationship with the traditional forms of fiber interacts with the expanse of contemporary practice in art, craft, and design, challenging the definitions of each. Whether the work we produce manifests itself as a sculptural form, garment, functional object, tapestry weaving, socially engaged community practice, digital output, or something else we cannot currently name, we embrace it as a mode of exploration.

While attending the Academy you are a member of a community of passionate and rigorous colleagues each questioning your assumptions, place in the world, and the role of your work in that world. Each person must be highly motivated, inquisitive, and open to discussion, challenge, and experimentation. The diversity of experience in the community, and each person’s unique insights and skills, provide a broad base of information to help you build an idiosyncratic practice that can sustain your development well beyond your time at the Academy.

Student Work

Student Work
Kelly Tapìa-Chuning (Fiber 2024)
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Kayla Powers (MFA Fiber 2023)
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Kaylie Kaitschuck, 2021
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Sam Dienst, 2021
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Deja Milany Jones, 2022
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Meredith Morrison, 2021
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Elizabeth Shoby, 2021
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Eleanor Anderson, 2021
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Melissa Webb, 2020
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Melissa Webb, 2019
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Kira Keck, 2021
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Hilla Shapira, 2020
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Alison Catalano, 2019
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Emily Stark, 2020
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Jess Osserman, 2019
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Kaylie Kaitschuck, 2020
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Yena Park, 2020
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Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo, 2018
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Ash Arder, 2018
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Sarah Wondrack, 2018
Student Work
Meredith Morrison, 2020
Student Work
Jameson Gower, 2019
Student Work
Rebecca Smith, 2019

Alumni Profile

Abigail Anne Newbold, Fiber '05

Alumni Profile

Abigail Anne Newbold, Fiber '05

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While attending the Academy you are a member of a community of passionate and rigorous colleagues each questioning your assumptions, place in the world, and the role of your work in that world.