Narrative Fiber: Form, Fashion, Function is an all-woman art exhibition at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center.

The exhibit seeks to present fiber beyond its utilitarian applications – revealing how artists push the conventional thinking of how it is used. The result is a narrative that stems from fiber to art to fashion and circles back to utility along the way.

A free and festive opening reception takes place 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, July 11. The exhibit is on display through August 17. Free admission.

Sponsored by United Bank and Wheeling Heritage.

Featured artists:

• Christybomb – Mixed-media Artist, Charleston, WV
• Natalie Dunham – Sculptor & Installation Artist, Miami, FL
• Beth Keener-Flanery – Mixed-media Artist, Upcycled Fashionista & Curator, Grafton, WV
• Erika Evans – Headpiece/Accessory Designer, Silver Spring, MD
• Victoria Fergus – Fashion Designer, WVU Emeritus Faculty, Morgantown, WV
• Ysabel Hilado – Fashion Desinger, Los Angeles, CA
• Jessica McClanahan – Ceramics Artist, Asheville, NC
• Peggy McKowen – Theatrical Designer, Shepherdstown, WV
• Jennifer A. Reis – Textile Artist, Morehead, KY
• Dr. Susan Ridley – Fiber Artist, Sparta, NJ
• Mindi Bowman – Eco-printing Artist, Morgantown, WV