Road to California Winner!

Linda Anderson's art quilt titled "Fancy Shawl Dancer" received third place in the art quilt pictorial category at this years Road to California show. Congratulations Linda!

"Fancy Shawl Dancer" by Linda Anderson

Emergence

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

Detail from Linda Friedman's "Emergence"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Linda Friedman's "Emergence" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Linda's Artist Statement – I perceive that every life has a purpose and that over time an evolving process leads to the birth and development of dreams and aspirations.  By protecting the spirit and letting it grow there can finally be an actualization and emergence of the driving forces in every unique human being.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Invisible

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

Detail from Laura Bisagna's "Invisible"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Laura Bisagna's "Invisible" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Laura's Artist Statement – “No matter what happens, always keep your childish innocence.  It’s the most important thing.”  ~ Federico Fellini

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

My Life

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

Add Detail from Madeleine Bajracharya's "My Life"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Madeleine Bajracharya's "My Life" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Madeleine's Artist Statement – Each of these squares represents a different part of my life. I have lived in 20 different places all over the world and visited many more for vacation. There were happy and sad moments and everything between and it all comes together in this piece.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Through My Mother's Eyes

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Detail from Teresa Shippy's "Through My Mother's Eyes"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Teresa Shippy's "Through My Mother's Eyes" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Teresa's Artist Statement – Just before Spring my mother and I would scour the local nursery for flowering seed, loading everything in a radio flyer wagon. We were inspired by the fragrance and beautiful creatures feeding off the succulent flowers. I strive to follow our tradition, forever and always through my mother's eyes.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Peace In My Heart

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Detail from "Peace In My Heart" by Cynthia Catlin

Today we post a detail from Cynthia Catlin's fiber art piece, "Peace in my Heart" that is  in our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Cynthia's Artist Statement - This artwork reflects my desire to exhibit confidence and self-assurance in the midst of personal growth. My inner quest seeks tranquility, contentment, joy and peace. My inner spirit recognizes the value of setting boundaries, telling the truth and growing spiritually with love.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Becoming Me

"MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT"

Detail from "Becoming Me" by Mia Bloom

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Mia Bloom's "Becoming Me" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".


Mia's Artist Statement - This piece is a part of the “Peel Away The Layers” series that I started when I was approaching my 50th birthday.  I realized that I was peeling away the layers to become the woman that I am today.  Underneath the layers is a slightly wonky, colorful woman.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Genesis

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

Detail from Linda Anderson's "Genesis"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Linda Anderson's "Genesis" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

Linda's Artist Statement – Making poor decisions as a younger woman and learning and developing my own identity, this piece represents that life changing transformation that was the genesis of all of who I have become today.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

It's a Wonderful Life

"It's A Wonderful Life" detail by Eileen Wintemute

"My Inner Self Portrait"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature Eileen Wintemute's fiber art piece, "It's a Wonderful Life" that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

 Eileen's Artist Statement – A loving husband, wonderful parents, family, friendship, art, fishing, science, engineering, a love of the outdoors...My life's blessings are too numerous to completely list, so let me just say it's a wonderful adventure and its not over yet!

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

Muzeo Quilt Exhibit

The quilt exhibit at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim runs through February 15th. It has a great combination of traditional and art quilts. Here are a couple photos of art quilts that are on exhibit, made by our very own Linda Anderson. We hope you have the chance to see it.

For more information, click here: Muzeo

DOOR #?

MY INNER SELF PORTRAIT

detail from jo p. griffith's "Door #?"

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Today we feature jo p. griffith's "Door #?" fiber art piece that is part of our brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait".

jo's Artist Statement – My process often involves multiple techniques that have varying degrees of results and/or success, not unlike the choice of which door to open, or path to take.

This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We are featuring details of each of the pieces leading up to the show. We hope you enjoy them and have a chance to see the full "My Inner Self Portrait" exhibit at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

"My Inner Self Portrait" Debuts at Road to California

"Emergence" detail by  Linda Friedman

“My Inner Self Portrait”, presented by Beyond the Edge Fiber Artists

A fine arts fiber exhibit exploring aspects of self-portraiture. In this exhibit the artist was asked to look beyond the mere physical and instead present an inner view. The art work may reflect how the artist sees themselves at this time, or at a formative moment in their life. Each piece reveals something unique to the individual and at the same time, that which is universal to all.

Beyond the Edge Fiber Artists has a brand new exhibit entitled "My Inner Self Portrait". This exhibit will debut at the 2015 Road to California quilt show, which will run from January 22 through 25 at the Ontario Convention Center.

This is the 25th anniversary for Road to California and we are proud to have this venue to showcase our new exhibit. 

We will not be showing full views of the fiber art pieces in this exhibit on this blog until after the Road to California show has concluded. We want to leave some surprises for the show! But, in the interim we will feature details from each of the pieces during the days leading up to the show.

We hope you have a chance to see "My Inner Self Portrait" at Road.  For more information about the show, click on this link: Road to California

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BEYOND THE EDGE FIBER ARTISTS!

We are looking forward to 2015, and have several exhibits in the works. We will be highlighting those soon. In the meantime, here's to a great year ahead!

3D Art by Linda Friedman