Ferne Jacobs: A Personal World
The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art will present the work of Ferne Jacobs, a pioneer in fiber arts who creates unique three-dimensional sculptural forms using ancient basket-making techniques. Ferne Jacobs: A Personal World will feature a broad selection of her sculptures as well as books of her psychological drawings and collage diaries.
This exhibition, curated by Seth Pringle and Emily Zaiden, is drawn from and expands upon the Craft in America survey exhibition, Building the Essentials: Ferne Jacobs, April 2, 2022 – June 18, 2022. The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s 2023 exhibition, sponsored by June and Simon Li, will present a comprehensive selection from Ferne Jacobs’ 50 years of artmaking.
Jacobs began her work in fiber at the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in the 1970s. This exhibition is an effort to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of her art by bringing it back to Claremont in the company of works by some of the artists who have influenced her, and a selection of objects she has collected that give insight into her creative vision. It is our hope that the exhibition and its accompanying public programs will serve not only to inform and delight our visitors but also to inspire the next generation of artists studying and working in Claremont.
Members Only Preview: Saturday, May 20, 2023 5-6 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 20, 2023 6-8 pm
Exhibition: Friday, May 19, 2023 6:00 PM Sunday, September 24, 2023 4:00 PM
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art. 200 West 1st Street Claremont, CA, 91711
HOURS:
Friday, noon–4 pm
Saturday, noon–4 pm
Sunday, noon–4 pm
ADMISSION
General:
$5 for adults.
FREE admission for members, children under 18 and students.
FREE Friday:
FREE admission for everyone.
First Saturdays:
Art Walk, 6-9 pm FREE admission for everyone.
First Sundays:
FREE Family Day with FREE admission and art activities for kids.
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