Feb 01 - 28 2018
Alex Friedman: Woolworks

Alex Friedman: Woolworks

Presented by Throckmorton Theatre at Throckmorton Theatre

First Tuesday ArtWalk Reception:  Feb. 6, 5:00-7:00 pm

Alex Friedman artist statement:  "Tapestry weaving has a long tradition as a narrative art form. While that aspect initially drew me to the medium, it was the weaving process that really got me excited. I realized the simplicity of the grid and the basic over/under interlock of the warp and weft would allow me to explore many ways of creating more dimension within the basic parameters of traditional tapestry. I was interested in developing the organic, ‘textileness’ of tapestry.

Recent pieces have explored a new direction that involves working with eccentric weaving, extra tension and surface design. The result enhances the notion of traditional tapestry with a rich configuration of slits, bas-relief sections; space dyed yarns and occasional embellished sections and even non-rectangular format.

Art was always part of my life. A native San Franciscan, I studied both studio art and art history. I was hired to work in an architectural office but an evening class in weaving set me on a new path. In NYC, I worked in a studio where four of us wove tapestries for a fleet of Pan Am jumbo jets.

Tapestry has taken me in many directions and introduced me to weavers around the world. I have been the Director of the American Tapestry Alliance and currently I serve on the Board of the Textile Arts Council at the DeYoung. I have a studio in the ICB in Sausalito and welcome visitors by appointment."

Admission Info

Free admission

Phone: 415-383-9611

Email: info@142throckmortontheatre.org

Additional time info:

Theatre Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

First Tuesday ArtWalk Artist Reception: Feb. 6, 5:00-7:00 pm

Dates & Times

2018/02/01 - 2018/02/28

Location Info

Throckmorton Theatre

142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Parking Info

There is ample street and city parking available around us. Please be sure to observe all posted signs regarding parking and parking meters, and do not park in prohibited spaces or areas.