Years ago, before my beloved art friend moved to Hawaii (see Constant State), we took a trip to Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, NJ to see a fibers show. I vividly recall being impressed not only by the exhibition itself but also by the museum's historic building. Originally constructed as a mill in 1763, this structure played a crucial role in grinding wheat for General George Washington's revolutionary army during its encampment in Morristown. In 1953, the mill was transformed into an art museum, preserving its rich history while serving as a cultural hub in Hunterdon County.
The structure exudes a sense of history and comfort. Its galleries are intimate, saturated with abundant natural light streaming in through numerous windows. That fibers exhibition felt oddly familiar, like coming home. I resonated with the artists and their creative hustle. I sensed that this was a space where my work belonged too.
13 years and 2 kids later, that intuition has become a reality. After a lot of dedication to my practice and my own creative hustle, my artwork is part of the 2023 Juried Members Exhibition at Hunterdon Art Museum.
Shoutout to my niece, Margot, and my brother and sister-in-law for sharing a picture of the banner outside the museum on opening weekend. This image overwhelmed me with immense pride and cuteness overload, of course! The clip below is an explanation of the work included in the show and how it relates to my creative journey over the past two years.
If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking out the space and show between now and January 7, 2024.