Explore how the creations of others can inspire and be translated into entirely different works at Resonance, an exhibition of new woven artworks by Laura Viada at Archway Gallery from Saturday, December 5, 2020 to Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Laura Viada’s first solo exhibition at Archway Gallery explores the theme of resonance, as both a physical phenomenon and as an emotional, transcendent component of human creativity.
Viada is an artist who works in the medium of fiber, primarily as a handweaver. Using linen, silk, cotton, and metallic threads as her “paints” she creates visually complex artworks using the simple elements of basic geometric form and the interaction of color.
This exhibition is her homage to the three artists whose lives and work have most resonated with her—who have touched her and inspired her to respond in her own creative language: Josef Albers, Anni Albers, and Carlos Cruz Diez
About Laura Viada
Laura Viada is a handweaver and fiber artist who creates works of art in natural fibers and metallics. While taking a pause from a demanding career in law, she discovered weaving, fell in love with the world of fiber and never looked back. For the past 25 years, Laura has been an active member of Texas’ fiber art community. Her work has been exhibited nationally and has won numerous awards.
In 2008, she spent nine months as an Artist-in-Residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and served on the Center’s Artist-in Residence Selection Panel from 2013 to 2015.
Virtual Artist Talk & Virtual Exhibition
Archway Gallery will present a virtual edition of its traditional opening reception and artist talk online, premiering on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 6:30pm.
The reception and artist talk are free to watch on Archway Gallery’s Facebook page. Click here to watch or for more information.
The exhibit itself will also be displayed virtually at Archway Gallery’s online store from Saturday, December 5, 2020 to Thursday, January 7, 2020. Click here to view Archway Gallery’s online store.
Appointment Viewing on Weekdays for Resonance
To see the exhibition by appointment from Mondays through Thursdays, contact the gallery in advance to arrange a private tour for 10 people or less. Email info@archwaygallery.com for details.
Social Distancing & COVID-19
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Resonance Exhibition at Archway Gallery
- Dates: Saturday, December 5, 2020 to Thursday, January 7, 2021
- Times: Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 1pm to 5pm (not including Christmas Day, Friday, Saturday 25, 2020 or New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2020).
- Appointment Viewings: Private viewings for groups of 10 or fewer are available by appointment only on Mondays through Thursdays through Thursday, December 3, 2020. Email info@archwaygallery.com for details.
- Location: Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, TX 77006
- Admission: Free. Click here for more information. If you visit Archway Gallery’s website before the exhibition opens, be sure to click on “Exhibitions” in the top menu bar, then on “Upcoming Exhibitions”, to find details on this exhibit.
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