Wendy Franklin is showcasing her sculptural fiber art and oil paintings in the Anna & Harlan Hubbard Gallery on the second floor of the Frankfort Community Public Library during the month of July. This exhibit, Seeking Sunshine, is free and open to the public. Please join the Friends of the Frankfort Library for a reception with the artist on Tuesday, July 23 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Following the reception at 6 p.m., Wendy will give a free, one hour workshop to adults and children ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. You will learn Wendy’s felting technique and create your own small piece of art to take home. All supplies are provided, and Wendy is generously donating her time for this class. Registration for the workshop is required. Please register online at myfcpl.org/calendar or by calling the library at (765) 654-8746.
From her website, www.wendyfranklinart.com: “A fresh and exuberant presence in the contemporary art scene, artist Wendy Franklin is redefining and reestablishing the role of fiber art through the finest galleries in the country. Using centuries-old techniques which involve intricate layering of individual fibers, she transforms raw materials into yards of luminous color. Rooted in the global tradition of textile art with a pursuit to elevate the medium to new levels, Franklin’s tactile creations speak to both the strengths and fragilities of the human condition. Her dedication to natural materials and processes paired with an innovative application of compelling color and design have placed her solidly within the fine art realm.”
Seeking Sunshine will be on display in the Hubbard Gallery through July 29, 2019. Artwork is for sale, and a portion of each sale may be tax deductible.