WABASH, IN – Tracy Burns, Gayle Siebert, and Susan Yanos’ exhibit, titled “From Practical to Beautiful: Fiber
as Art,” presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, is now on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell
Center through November 2. The exhibit examines the intersection of utility, tradition, and artistic expression
through the work of contemporary fiber artists (Burns, Siebert, and Yanos).
Working in distinct but related traditions, Burns creates traditional hand-hooked rugs, Siebert incorporates
felted elements into woven tapestries, and Yanos designs and constructs art quilts. Together, their work
demonstrates the expressive possibilities of processes historically associated with domestic life, functionality,
and craft.
The exhibit explores how each artist brings a contemporary perspective to traditional fiber practices, revealing the expressive possibilities within techniques long associated with utility, craft, and domestic life. In doing so, “From Practical to Beautiful: Fiber as Art” considers how these time-honored methods can become vehicles for personal expression, experimentation, and fine art.
Beyond their individual studio practices, all three artists share a commitment to teaching and preserving the
knowledge of their craft, helping ensure these traditions continue to develop and find new meaning for future generations.
The Clark Gallery is named through a generous donation from the Clark Family and supported by the Kim
Clark Family Endowment Fund, as well as gifts from individual and corporate contributors.
The Clark Gallery hosts exhibits by students, amateurs, and professional artists. Visual art experiences are an
important part of the Honeywell Arts & Entertainment mission of providing arts, education, and entertainment for all. Clark Gallery exhibits are made possible in part by Borders and Beyond Gallery & Framing, City of Wabash, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Intrasect, Oswalt-Thomas Sales & Service, Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks, and Wabash Woollen Works, LLC. To learn more, visit honeywellarts.org.
