Newark Museum displays The Art and Craft of Ina Golub

Sunday, 14 December 2008 16:55

 

Newark, NJ - The Newark Museum's Contemporary Craft Gallery and the Carole and Albert Angel Promenade will host an exhibition of work by nationally known fiber artist Ina Golub.  The thirty objects on view explore the range of materials and themes used by this versatile Newark–born artist over the past four decades of her career.  The works include weaving, fiber collage and beadwork, as well as the exquisitely rendered design drawings that Golub prepares for her important commissions. On exhibition through 3 May, 2009.

In addition to pieces from the artist's collection, objects have been lent from across the United States for this exhibition.  Each of these works is infused with Golub's strong sense of color and texture, which drew her from the world of tapestry weaving into the more three–dimensional aspects of beadwork.

Ina Golub creates unique, handcrafted fiber art relating mainly to Judaic themes. Inspired by the exquisite formations of nature and the concept of light in Judaism, her work captures these abstract qualities by the careful juxtaposition of color and texture to create striking designs in woven, beaded, and appliqué techniques. A fascination with the elegant arabesques of eastern calligraphy has influenced her continued use of the beautiful Hebrew letters.

With this exhibition, Ina Golub returns to the city of her birth, marking the completion of one circle in the artist's life.  Here, where she first learned to love the artistic possibilities of fiber, visitors can admire the work of a lifetime devoted to art.

The Newark Museum, New Jersey's largest museum, invites you to enjoy unforgettable experiences in the arts and natural sciences.  Take an inspirational journey through 80 galleries of world-class collections including American, Asian, African and Classical. Experience another era in the Victorian Ballantine House - a National Historic Landmark.  Come face-to-face with live animals from around the world in the Mini Zoo or travel to the stars in our popular planetarium.

Visit the Newark Museum at : http://www.newarkmuseum.org/

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