"Boundless" exhibit at Cerritos Library

There's a few weeks left of the “Boundless” and "Shaped by Fiber" exhibits at the Cerritos Library. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. 

Cerritos Library

18025 Bloomfield Ave.

Cerritos, CA

(562) 916-1350 
August 2 - September 30, 2015

close up of "Resilience" by Cynthia Catlin

"Boundless" and "Shaped by Fiber" Exhibit Videos

Would you like to see a glimpse of our two exhibits,"Boundless" and "Shaped by Fiber" currently on display at the Cerritos Library? If so please enjoy the video, below, of these two exhibits created by

Beyond the Edge Fiber Artist Laura Bisagna, and her husband, Luke Bisagna.

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"Boundless" exhibit at Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Cerritos Library

18025 Bloomfield Ave.

Cerritos, CA

(562) 916-1350 

Today's feature artist is Laura Bisagna. "Waterlily" is stitched, beaded, and painted fabric.

detail of "Waterlily" by Laura Bisagna

"Boundless" exhibit at Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

 Cerritos Library

18025 Bloomfield Ave.

Cerritos, CA

(562) 916-1350

Today's feature artist is Mary Beth Kile. Details from “A Leafy Down Under” quilt showing seaweed and water, head of a leafy sea dragon.

detail of "A Leafy Down Under" by Mary Beth Kile

detail of "A Leafy Down Under" by Mary Beth Kile

"Boundless" exhibit at Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Cerritos Library

18025 Bloomfield Ave.

Cerritos, CA

(562) 916-1350

Today's feature artist is Madeleine Bajracharya. “Road to Infinity” is painted, woven and shibori dyed fabric.

detail of "Road to Infinity" by Madeleine Bajracharya

detail of "Road to Infinity" by Madeleine Bajracharya

"Boundless" exhibit at Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at Cerritos Library  in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Today's feature artist is jo p. griffith. Her piece is called "Goodnight Molly Upton, you're a long way from home." 

detail of "Goodnight Molly Upton,
you’re a long way from home" by jo p. griffith

detail of "Goodnight Molly Upton,
you’re a long way from home" by jo p. griffith

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog. 

Today’s feature artist is Mia Bloom. She hasn't decided on a title yet. Materials used are rusted fabric, denim and thread. 

detail of Mia Bloom's piece.

detail of Mia Bloom's piece.

detail of Mia Bloom's piece.

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Today's feature artist is Teresa Shippy. "Wild Flowers” - Linen, silk, cotton, wool and cotton variegated Valdani threads. 

detail of "Wild Flowers" by Teresa Shippy

detail of "Wild Flowers" by Teresa Shippy

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Today's feature artist is Cynthia Catlin. 

“Inner Space” - whole cloth, machine quilting, hand embroidery, extensive three dimensional hand beading were used to celebrate the quiet times of meditation and reflection.

detail of "Inner Space" by Cynthia Catlin

detail of "Inner Space" by Cynthia Catlin

detail of "Inner Space" by Cynthia Catlin

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Today's feature artist is Deborah Stanley.

“Antics” was inspired by a photograph.  The silhouette was created from black silk and appliqued to a pieced background of all cotton fabrics.

detail of "Antics" by Deborah Stanley

detail of "Antics" by Deborah Stanley

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog. 

Today’s feature artist is Eileen Wintemute.  "Pelican on Pier" was inspired by a pelican perched on Balboa Pier looking for its next meal. Materials used in this piece include velveteen, organza, metallics, re-purposed silk sari fabric, raw silk, hand painted cotton, felted wool and Japanese fabrics. Pieces were applied to the background by fusing and machine appliqueing. Quilting was done by machine, and silver embellishments were added by hand stitching.

detail of "Pelican on Pier" by Eileen Wintemute

detail of "Pelican on Pier" by Eileen Wintemute

detail of "Pelican on Pier" by Eileen Wintemute

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog.

Today's feature artist is Linda Friedman. She created two pieces for this exhibit.

"Contemplation" - Piecing, fabric paint, hand applique, stenciling, gold foiling of hand-sculpted felt leaves, and machine quilting were used to create my representation of an idyllic state of being.  

detail of "Contemplation" by Linda Friedman

“Royal Guardian”– Close-up of hand painted, machine appliqued, thread painted and beaded peacock using 100% cotton fabric, Setacolor fabric paints, and stitched with Floriani polyester and Superior glitter and metallic threads.

detail of "Royal Guardian" by Linda Friedman

"Boundless" exhibit at the Cerritos Library

“Boundless” exhibit will premiere at the Cerritos Library in August and September 2015. Each member was given an 18” x 36” stretched canvas to use as the base of their artwork. They were allowed to have their artwork go outside the boundary of the canvas. In the following weeks, detailed images from each member’s artwork will be featured on this blog. 

Today's feature artist is Linda Anderson and her artwork is called "Revealed". All hand painted cottons, raw edge applique, machine stitched, and thread painting on eye.

detail of "Revealed" by Linda Anderson

detail of "Revealed" by Linda Anderson