The Art of Inclusion #6

The Art of Inclusion #6
Title: "The Art of Inclusion #6"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, inkjet printed cotton, acrylic paint, laminated text and images, metal eyelets, beads, metallic yarn and embroidery floss, found objects, press-on sequins, jewelry parts, fake spider plant leaves
Dimensions: 15" by 15"
Date: 2012

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The Art of Inclusion #5

The Art of Inclusion #5
Title: "The Art of Inclusion #5"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, inkjet printed cotton, laminated text and images, metal eyelets, beads, press-on sequins, acrylic paint, buttons, embroidery floss, jewelry pieces
Dimensions: 15" by 15"
Date: 2012

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Artist Resume

Stella Belikiewicz Artist Resume


EDUCATION

2004
New York University, Bachelor of Arts

EXHIBITION RECORD (Solo Shows Marked by Asterisks)

2013
     fiber577, The 577 Foundation, Perrysburg, OH
     Art All Night 16, Willow Street Development, Pittsburgh, PA
     Small Expressions 2013, Handweavers Guild of America, Fine Line Creative Art Center, St. Charles, IL
     Deux, Studio Art Quilt Associates, International Quilt Festival - Chicago, Rosemont IL
     Pleased To Meet You, Materials for the Arts, New York, NY
2012
     High Fiber Under Five, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose, CA
     Long Yarns, North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, Sequim, WA
     Art Quilts XVII: Integrating a Paradox, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler, AZ
     2012 Quilt Show, The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, La Conner, WA
     Studio Art Quilt Associates 2012 Benefit Auction, International Quilt Festival, Houston, TX
     2012 VACI Partners Open Exhibition, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua, NY
     Art All Night 15, Willow Street Development, Pittsburgh, PA
2011
     2011 VACI Partners Open Exhibition, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua, NY
     Art All Night 14, Iron City Brewery, Pittsburgh, PA
2010
     * Solo Quilt Show, Better Than Jam Handmade Cooperative, Brooklyn, NY
     Art All Night 13, Iron City Brewery, Pittsburgh, PA
2007
     * Stitching Tales: Intricate Quilted Vignettes by Stella Belikiewicz, The Moon Gallery, Oakland, CA
2006
     The Book As Art, Organization of Independent Artists, New York, NY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

2012
     "From Sketch to Art Quilt," Quilting Arts Magazine, June/July 2012, Issue 57

PUBLISHED WRITING

2012
     "Some Like It Hot: Use a Woodburning Tool to Cut and Cauterize Synthetic Fabrics," Quilting Arts Magazine, February/March 2013, Issue 61

EMPLOYMENT, TEACHING EXPERIENCE, Etc.

2012
     Literacy Through Art, Teaching Artist, Art for Change in Collaboration with Harlem RBI, New York, NY
2007-2013
     First Hand, Parsons Meares Costume Shop, New York, NY
2010
     Puppet Production Volunteer, The Puppet Kitchen, New York, NY
2005-2006
     Digital Character Color Designer & Production Coordinator, Curious Pictures, New York, NY

Unafraid of Secret Things

"Unafraid of Secret Things"
Title: "Unafraid of Secret Things"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, inkjet printed cotton, laminated glitter and imagery, Swarovski crystals, metal prong settings, beads, acrylic paint, fabric pastel, embroidery floss
Dimensions: 9" by 12"
Date: 2012

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Welcome Complexities #3

"Welcome Complexities #3"
Title: "Welcome Complexities #3"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, muslin, metallic yarn, acrylic paint, oil paint stick, beads, buttons, laminated imagery, piece of a book cover, metallic yarn, Swarovski crystals, sheer ribbon, found objects, embroidery floss, chalk pastel
Dimensions: 17.5" by 21.75"
Date: 2012

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The Art of Inclusion #4

"The Art of Inclusion #4"
Title: "The Art of Inclusion #4"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, hand-dyed cotton, inkjet printed cotton, found embroidery, acrylic paint, laminated imagery, metal eyelets, metallic & non-metallic yarn, Swarovski crystals, polished stones, prong settings, beads, embroidery floss, oil paint stick
Dimensions: 15" by 15"
Date: 2012

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Monster Portrait: Reginald

"Monster Portrait: Reginald"
Title: "Monster Portrait: Reginald"
Materials: various commercial fabrics, inkjet printed cotton, acrylic paint, laminated imagery, metal eyelets, embroidery floss, buttons
Dimensions: 8" by 10"
Date: 2012

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