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Warp Speed: Contemporary Conversations in Fiber

September 23-October 25

Contemporary Conversations in Fiber featuring 5 Portland-based artists and fiber works from the former Museum of Contemporary Craft Collection

The Center for Contemporary Art and Culture at PNCA is proud to present Warp Speed: Contemporary Conversations in Fiber. Featuring new, contemporary works in fiber from 5 Portland-based artists: Carolyn Hazel Drake, Michael Espinoza, Abbie Miller, Melissa Monroe, and Joshua Sin, presented alongside historic fiber works from the former Museum of Contemporary Craft Collection, Warp Speed spans over five decades of fiber innovation and artistry.

Warp Speed blends historic fiber works alongside innovative use of fiber and textile-based artwork, including disparate techniques and material applications, ranging from hanging interactive sculpture to tufted furniture. Each of the five Portland-based artists follow the inquiries present in their rich practices, to colorful and textural ends. Individual artist inquiries include: matrilineal heritage, queer sexuality and community, textile history and production, wonder and play, and cultural symbol and ceremony.

For the exhibition, each artist worked with CCAC curator Marsha Mack to identify a historic fiber work to serve as muse, touch point, or departure point in the development of their own works. Each artist’s work is presented in loose conversation with an object from the Museum of Craft Collection, which is now owned and restored by the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem, OR.

*Please note that work in the exhibition contains sexual content that may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Reception at First Thurs: Oct 2 5:00pm-8:00pm

Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm

Warp Speed Public Programming

Warp Speed will feature free lectures and an artist panel with CCAC Curator Marsha Mack, along with a tufting workshop available to the public.

Friday, 9/18, 12-1pm: Joshua Sin Public Lecture

Thursday, 10/2, 5-8pm: Warp Speed Reception at First Thursday

Thursday, 10/2, 5-8pm: TransStichin’ Community Activation at First Thursday

Tuesday, 10/7, 6-7pm: Carolyn Hazel Drake Public Lecture

Wednesday, 10/15, 6-7:30pm: Warp Speed Panel Discussion

Saturday, 10/18, 10-5pm: Tufting Workshop with Melissa Monroe

The Warp Speed exhibition and public programs are made possible thanks to the incredible support of the Ford Family Foundation.

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Start:
September 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm PDT
End:
October 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm PDT
Cost:
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Organized By

Pacific Northwest College of Art
Organizer Website
pnca.edu/

Venue

PNCA
511 NW Broadway,
Portland, OR 97219 US
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