September 7th 2023 - September 30th 2023

THREADING THE NEEDLE
a celebration of punch needle rug hooking & related artforms

curated by Micah Clasper-Torch

Presented by ArtShare LA and Angel City Brewery as part of their emerging curator program, Threading the Needle showcases the work of 11 contemporary women fiber artists whose primary focus is in the medium of Rug Hooking, Punch Needle Rug Hooking and Tufting.  These three different techniques, all with shared roots, unveil a forgotten North American rugmaking and folk-art heritage that is currently undergoing a modern revival. Presenting a range of new interpretations spanning color, design and technique, Threading the Needle explores the interplay between history, heritage and experimentation, celebrating the future of this craft while paying homage to punch needle’s past and the overlooked generations of women whose work came before.

LOCATION:
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday September 7th 2023 | 6pm-9pm
open to the public (21+)

EXHIBITION DATES:
September 7th 2023 - September 30th 2023

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Adeline Wang, AJ Peterson, Betty Wood, Genevieve La Valle, Hanna Eidson, Hayley Perry, Katie Berman, Liv Aanrud, Micah Clasper-Torch, Rose Pearlman, Venus Perez