Professor Kyoung Ae (Professorr & Area Head, Fibers) is featured in MADE: Contemporary Fiber Arts, an exhibition of recent works by emerging and established fiber artists. Curated by Hannah O’Hare Bennett, the exhibition embraces utilizing fiber art to honor diverse histories, cultures and practices.
From the Arts + Literature Laboratory: From birth to death, textiles are present in our daily lives. Through this presentation of textiles as fine art, the project elevates the appreciation of craft and the dedicated labor inherent in these creations, encouraging contemplation of the making process and a reconnection with handmade work. The exhibition invites viewers to reengage with the handmade, to reflect on sustainability, and to explore the generational knowledge embedded in fiber traditions. Through a full-building installation and a series of workshops and community programs, MADE fosters cultural appreciation, sparks dialogue on craft and sustainability, and deepens our understanding of textiles as both personal and collective expression.
MADE: Contemporary Fiber Arts is on view at Arts + Literature Laboratory in Madison through Nov 8, 2025. Receptions will be held on Sep 19 and Nov 7.