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Claire Oliver (left) with artist Simone Elizabeth Saunders, whose Unearthing Unicorns exhibition was held recently at Claire Oliver Gallery. Photo courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery.
Jiha Moon in her painting studio. For her new still life series, Moon mounted Korean mulberry paper, or hanji, on canvas, then used ink and acrylic to paint symbolic icons including the peach, peony flowers, and haetae, a Korean mythical creature that protects family and loved ones. Photo by Ari Skin.
Tali Weinberg weaving with plant- and insect-dyed cotton in her former studio. Photo by Melissa Luckenbaugh.
Consumate collector, Dorothy Saxe sitting with bust by Robert Arneson, A Hollow Jesture, 1971, glazed ceramic, 20.25 x 12.5 x 14 in. and wearing necklace by Pal and Lumi Kepenyes, untitled necklace, ca. 1985, brass, 11 x 4.5 x 1 in. Photo courtesy of Craig Lee/The Examiner.
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Painting with Wood
quilt artist holding up pink orange and earth tone patchwork square

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist manipulating glass bulb with flame

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

ceramic artist work at table with various unfired dishes

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist displaying beadwork band at a table in an outdoor environment with trees

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

wood artist working on a rocking chair in a studio

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

textile artist standing in front of red quilt with a colorful portrait of a person in a dress

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

craft artist interacting with customers in a booth at a marketplace event

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist working on a decorated hat at a table in a studio

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

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