Winter Samplings

Detail of wheat sheaves in Amy Franceschini's installation

on view in Dust, Dialogue, and Uncertainty at Pratt Manhattan Gallery

Detail of Donna Sharrett's 'Love Songs' exhibition at Pavel Zoubok

Sunday afternoon tea break with Nick Night's 'Flora' and plastic bag twining in progress

Detail of Takashi Murakami's palette at Gagosian | Chelsea

Armita Raafat's Untitled, 2012 in 'Sampling' 

curated by Dara Meyers-Kingsley at Pavel Zoubok Gallery

Preview of winter cornucopia textures for Lost in Fiber 'material collaborations'

encaustic on panel by Abigail Doan + hand-knitting by Courtney Cedarholm

I have been the laziest 'blogger' ever these past few weeks, and perhaps this is a function of simply doing rather than musing about what needs to get done currently. Either way, I did want to share several images from recent gallery visits and also studio snippets of material collaborations that are underway. Early February will bring announcements regarding Lost in Fiber global events, publications, and travels for 2015. 

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All above photos by Abigail Doan.

Lost in Fiber 2015 | interview

photo from Starosel | Старосел, Bulgaria by Abigail Doan (2014)

It is always a beautiful thing to start the New Year off sharing an interview and reflections on where we have been and where we hope to journey. A special thanks to the Polish culture and fashion blog, Design and Culture by Ed for this feature on Lost in Fiber 2015 and the creative ideas that both inspire and keep me grounded.

Read more via this link.

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Winter Cornucopia | 03

The realm of the handmade by Object and Totem

The final (solstice) installment of my winter 'cornucopia' gift guide featuring Lost in Fiber friends and inspirational finds. Wishing everyone a holiday season filled with light, innovative forms, provocative textures, and hues that inspire.

Cave Collective | 'Symbol Necklace' at Mr. Larkin

'Natural Classic  Soft Wool Shawl' made from yak wool by Norlha Textiles | Dara Artisans

Original Painting on Antique Book Page by ScottDraper (Erin Endicott)

The 'Equilateral' Pink | Gold Soap by Bar Soap Brooklyn

'Seasons' | a DIY Book of Beauty Rituals by Caroline Wachsmuth via Glowing Collective

Josi Faye's 'Wyoming Sweater' | handmade in Tennessee out of 100% USA grown wool

Aquarelle Liquid Natural Dye Kit at Botanical Colors 

and their phenomenal gift certificate offering

Vagabond Mfg. Co. inspirational living and products

'Ceramic Crescent Earrings' | handmade in Brooklyn by Gamma Folk

*all images courtesy of the artists | designers

Winter Cornucopia | 02

'Sifa Silver Turkish Cotton' handmade slippers and pattern from Bazaar Bayar

(sifa silver cotton yarn is available at Figgi Yarns)

The second installment of my winter 'cornucopia' gift guide featuring Lost in Fiber friends and inspirational finds. 

Column Vase | handmade in Brooklyn by artist | stylist Signe Yberg 

 

Nuraxi (Anima) | hand-loomed wool 'Deco Throw'

Lost in Fiber handmade shepherd bell wall hangings by Abigail Doan

currently available at the Loup Charmant Community Pop Up in NYC

(contact me directly for details on new pieces and custom orders)

Titania Inglis Leather Tunic Dress | available at Mr. Larkin

The 'quid feci' plate by Daniel van Dijck | designboom

Flatware and table settings by Daniel van Dijck | designboom

Kirsten Muenster Jewelry | Ocean Jasper Ring | handmade with recycled sterling silver

The alchemically, state-of the art Shabd | Magic Jar Dye Kit

Anything colorful and handmade by Archive New York

*all images courtesy of the artists | designers

Winter Cornucopia | 01

Sisal Woven Basket by Tintsaba of Swaziland | Dara Artisans

The first installment of my winter 'cornucopia' gift guide featuring Lost in Fiber friends and inspirational finds.

Milena Silvano's hand-woven, naturally dyed 'Indigo Blanket Coat'

Imago-A 'Penta Wallet' in 'platinum' vegetable-tanned leather at Swords-Smith

See Real Flowers 'Driftwood Amulets with Lapis' | handmade in California

Study NY | handwoven scarf with fluorescent trim and matching tassel detail

Doug Johnston Studio | Cone Backpack

Anything metal by Maryam Riazi

Anything clay by Maryam Riazi

'Pearls Are Always Gray' round bracelet by Marina Stanimirovic for L'ArcoBaleno

Hand-soldered rose gold 'wire constellation earrings' by Michelle Hur

Julia Ramsey 'Untamed, No. 1' artisanal knitwear | wall art series

Blades Natural Beauty x Cara Piazza naturally hand-dyed herbal (silk) eye pillow

*all images courtesy of the artists | designers

Weekend Escape | Hotel Tivoli + Artifacts

Lost in Fiber artifacts on the road in the Hudson Valley of New York State

Even though I have been back from Bulgaria for close to three months, I have not been able to set aside time to visit the Hudson Valley and the landscape that is such a part of my rural childhood and creative vision.

Upstairs nook bathed in Hudson Valley light at the Hotel Tivoli

Last weekend I was finally able to set off on a thirty-six hour retreat to stay at the Hotel Tivoli in Dutchess County, New York, while also exploring the local offerings of nearby Hudson.

A multi-hued organic breakfast spread at the Hotel Tivoli

It is so interesting to me how the quality of a region's light (and hues) say so much about a place and the memories that we have stored away as mini-films that we might replay when home again or in the zone. This small selection of photos is a preview of a special Lost in Fiber photoshoot that I did while upstate. 

There will be more of these site-specific, artifact/textile focused narratives as 2015 unfolds. For now, I am relieved to know that some things never change – even with the unsettling news stories that we are confronted with each day.

All photos by Abigail Doan