Insoluble Fibers
FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 28, 2025
ARTIST TALK: FEBRUARY 13 at 5 P.M.
Fibers is a powerful solo exhibition by fiber artist Cat Washington. Washington explores the themes of obsession and recovery through the lens of her personal journey with binge eating disorder. This intimate and thought-provoking exhibition delves into the intertwined relationship between the artist's experiences with her eating disorder and her artistic practice. Through a series of striking and evocative works, Washington utilizes a range of mediums, including fiber, charcoal, and digital art, to emphasize the importance of mindfulness, community, and grace as integral components of healing and growth.
Insoluble Fibers is a testament to the transformative power of art as a means of self-discovery and healing. By sharing her personal journey, Washington invites viewers to consider the interconnected nature of personal struggles and creative expression, encouraging empathy, understanding, and reflection.
Cat Washington is a queer, Black, Detroit-based artist specializing in tapestry crochet. Since embarking on her artistic journey in 2023, she has made significant strides in the art world, participating in 13 exhibitions, two artist residencies, and being featured in Fiber Art Now - a prestigious fiber art magazine publication.
As the founder of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Fiber Artist Meetup, Washington is deeply committed to fostering community and representation within fiber art. In addition to her personal practice, Washington is an art educator to adults and students alike, sharing her expertise and passion with others. Through her work, Washington explores the intersections of identity, personal struggle, and artistic expression. With a focus on vulnerability and authenticity, she continues to push the boundaries of fiber art while fostering meaningful connections and conversations within the artistic community.
Fragments to Form
April 1 – May 9, 2025
Jared Seifert & Lauren Copping
Fragments to Form, is an exhibition exploring the transformative potential of recycled plastics in contemporary design through the work of Design Declassified, a West Michigan startup powered by KCAD alumni Jared Seifert ('18, BFA Industrial Design) and Lauren Copping ('18, BFA Interior Design).
Through an innovative process of collecting, shredding, melting, and reshaping plastic waste, discarded materials are reborn as terrazzo and marble-like surfaces, transformed into functional and beautiful countertops, tables, wall panels, and home goods. This inspiring showcase encourages viewers to reimagine plastic waste and embrace a circular economy, advocating for sustainable art, design, and daily life practices.
https://designdeclassified.com/