Heather Macali's "Transformed" at the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College

Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley presents contemporary fiber artist Heather Macali's solo exhibition Transformed from August 14 - September 21, 2017.

Artist Reception: September 21, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Macali Artist Talk: 11:30 a.m. Event is FREE & open to the public. Light beverages and snacks will be provided.

Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery present's Heather Macali's Transformed at Moraine Valley Community College. A contemporary fiber artist from Ferndale, MI, Macali's exhibition is designed to respond to the overwhelming amount of negativity in contemporary society and media, Transformed creates a space of positivity for self-reflection and as a space to reconnect with oneself. Inspired by the 1980’s cartoon Transformers, contemporary fiber artist Macali taps into the purity of childhood and the excitement of discovery, unrestrained creativity, and imagination. She pulls from these imprinted memories and emotions during her practice, and her jacquard weavings emphasize how color and pattern initiate physical and emotional response from the human senses. In addition, the use of lines within the patterns move the viewer through the space and form an instinctive visual continuum and connection between the works. Transformed plays on wonderment in hopes to allow the viewer to feel like part of the exhibition and comfortable enough to use the space to release tension and stress from everyday life and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and energized.

Macali is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion and Fibers Department at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She has an MFA in Textiles from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA from Kent State University. Macali has recently exhibited at Detroit Fiber Works, HEREart in NYC, and at The Foundry in St. Charles, MO.

Fine & Performing Arts Center Exhibition: Sandy Newell's Animal Kingdom
Sandy Newell exhibits her watercolors in the Fine & Performing Arts Center Atrium. Newell's watercolors are textured from what began as an experiment in her studio as she pours paint over materials such as bubble wrap. This texture becomes a signature in her work as she depicts both the animals figures but also their souls.

Sandy Newell, "She's All Legs", watercolor on paper, 30 x 11"

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Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery is located in the Fine & Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fall hours begin August 21: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery is a meeting ground for students of Moraine Valley, the local community, and the contemporary art world. Our mission is to present significant works, through exhibitions and programming, by local, national and international artists.
9000 W College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
Questions: Contact Rachel McDermott, Art Gallery Coordinator, mcdermottr8@morainevalley.edu