Sylvia Vander Sluis

"Clothing Relic 1", fiber, silk, hand knit, greys, browns, ivory, sculpture

2018

"Knit Relic 2" is an 18 x 14 x 1.5 fiber work mounted on a wood panel. It features a rich pattern of burgundy, gold, and tan with a vivid touch of turquoise. The elegant triangular s...

"Strong and Beautiful" by Sylvia Vander Sluis is a 19 x 14 x 6 inch fiber sculpture of handwoven, dusky-turquoise fabric with an iridescent sheen. Part of the "Torso...

Virginia Mahoney’s “Envy” is a mixed-media sculpture in vest form that is black with white pinstripes, and has attached ceramic tags in various shades of green, on which words referring to being envious are handwritten. Ceramic spikes...

Virginia Mahoney’s “Less” is a mixed-media sculpture in vest form that is primarily green with many prints and variations, and has attached ceramic tags in shades of green, on which words, referring to being less than others, are handwritten in metallic gold acrylic. Brass wires projecting inside emphasize the discomfort one feels when feeling “not enough.” Handwork, threads, and stitching are prominent. This lightweight but sturdy piece is 17 x 14 x 10 inches. “Less” is part of an ongoing series of garment sculptures, which manifest sensations of experiencing uncomfortable situations, doubt, regret, background thoughts or personal barriers. Mahoney devises unconventional ways of working with materials, and is inspired by new ideas in the process. Virginia Mahoney is a mixed-media sculptor in the Boston area, whose work reveals a fascination with words, ambiguity, and diverse methods of making. She reflects on sensation, reaction, and thought, using laborious processes and unexpected material combinations. Her work has been exhibited frequently in the eastern and central United States. Mahoney is represented by Fountain Street...

Virginia Mahoney’s “Blush” is a mixed-media sculpture in vest form that is pink, red, and orange, with attached ceramic tags on which words referring to embarrassment are handwritten. Ceramic spikes...

Virginia Mahoney’s “Caution” is a mixed-media sculpture in vest form, that is black with bright yellow accents, and has attached ceramic tags on which words referring to being cautious are handwritten. Ceramic spikes...

This beautiful work was handmade in Mexico City. It is the largest native cat species of the New World and the third largest in the world. The Jaguar, with its presence connecting No...

*On view at Ivester Contemporary through May 27th* Darling by Anya Molyviatis is a part of an ongoing series of three dimensional textiles that are ...

*On view at Ivester Contemporary through May 27th* Sweetheart by Anya Molyviatis is a part of an ongoing series of three dimensional textiles that ar...

Mychaelyn Michalec is a textile artist and painter working in Dayton, OH. Her work depicts the private, awkward, and mundane moments of family life through a medium traditionally ass...

Mychaelyn Michalec is a textile artist and painter working in Dayton, OH. Her work depicts the private, awkward, and mundane moments of family life through a medium traditionally ass...

Mychaelyn Michalec is a textile artist and painter working in Dayton, OH. Her work depicts the private, awkward, and mundane moments of family life through a medium traditionally ass...