In The Field
Cotton fabric, cotton, silk and wool embroidery floss, natural dyes including: weld, indigo, goldenrod, madder, black walnut, cochineal, gallnut, myrobalan, iron modifiers; 9" x 9" x .5"
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by Sean Tyler
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108|Contemporary is excited to present the biennial Oklahoma Members Exhibition, The State of Craft 2025, juried by Pauline Verbeek. On view December 5, 2025 – January 24, 2025 this exhibition will showcase current craft works made by 108|Contemporary’s Oklahoma members.
The State of Craft 2025 showcases 34 works in a variety of craft-based media. While the traditional disciplines are all represented, it is worth noting that the field of Craft is clearly expanding. Alongside the more established approaches, there is unmistakably an interest in mixed media and the exploration of materials in combination. Though there were many submissions traditionally associated with Fiber and Textiles, weaving or basketry entries were sparse at best. Similarly, in the ceramics category, while there were a good number of objects in clay, very few, for example, were wheel-thrown. Interestingly, works using primarily wood dominate, and the lathe seems to be the tool of choice among the woodworkers. Craft fundamentally embraces a materials-based process of making. Many works in this exhibition clearly demonstrate the sensitive and skillful handling of materials: knowledge and understanding developed after years of deliberate practice. Storytelling is front and center. Whether it is a specific personal narrative or the need to share a more universal human experience manifested through imagery, text, and the use of color, both subtle and bold. Overall, this exhibition will delight viewers of all ages. Imaginative examinations of form in many shapes and sizes, from small-scale jewelry to impressive sculptural furniture.