(New York, NY) :iidrr Gallery is pleased to announce Threads of Connection, a group exhibition in celebration of New York Textile Month, showcasing the innovative responses of young artists to contemporary societal issues. Featuring current students and alumni from the MFA Textile program at Parsons School of Design, this exhibition demonstrates how emerging artists use their craft to engage in meaningful dialogue with the world around them.
Through a diverse variety of textile techniques, including weaving, dyeing, crochet, knitting, felting, and embroidery, as well as innovative biomaterials, artists explore topics that are socially and culturally related to our daily life, such as environmental conservation, cultural heritage, health, and even mysticism. The textures created by stitching and the structures formed from fabric are deeply expressive. Each piece reflects the artists’ dedication to sustainability, often incorporating natural dyes, recycled plastics, and other eco-friendly materials.
Exhibition Dates
September 19 – September 29th, 2024
Opening Reception
September 19, 2024 | 6 -8 PM
Gallery Hour
Wednesday – Friday | 11 AM – 5PM
Saturday – Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM
Curator
Jing Pei, Annie Chen Ziyao
Artists
Bhoomika Prasad, Peiyang Li, Hattie Batstone, Jimena Bedoya, Jing Pei, Luisa Mantelli, Qian Yang, Rachel Dana, Wenyi Chen, Yichen Pan, Ziqi Chen
Venue
162 Allen Street, New York, NY, USA 10002
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About Gallery
:iidrr is an artist-run gallery and platform focusing on new media art and trendy cultures. Founded in 2020, :iidrr is now based in New York. With a mission to support artists who are critically engaged in new technologies and cultures, :iidrr collaborates with both established contemporary artists and up-and-coming creatives who are at the beginning of their careers. Our exhibition space gives the public year-round access to expansive, new media-focused art experiences, performances, and artist talks, which offers an illuminating glimpse into a vibrant visual culture. Together with our artists, we seek to bridge the gap between established media art forms and trendsetting cultural expressions.
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