The One & the Many

Much like life, a tapestry is woven thread upon thread, becoming an intricate web of moments and paths that connect and depend on one another to shape meaning. “The One and the Many” binds together the work of four artists from across the United States, each with their own unique fiber practice. This exhibition reflects their shared experiences as mothers and caregivers, inspired by the intricate balance between individuality and community. The viewer is invited to reflect on the interconnectedness of care in their personal lives and society at large. Though each thread contains significance, it is together that they create, hold, and are held.

About the Artists

Lisa Alberts is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the maternal experience and the physicality of caregiving. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and community spaces internationally, most recently in a two-person show in Nashville, TN, and a solo exhibition in Traverse City, MI. In 2022, Lisa co-founded Skep Space in Farmington, MI, an artist-centered community and studio space for creatives in her area. She has a post-graduate certificate in Photo Theory from Durham University in Durham, England, and a BFA in Fine Art from Kendall College of Art and Design. She currently lives with her partner and children in Farmington Hills, MI. 

Cassie Arnold received her BFA in Visual Art Studies from the University of North Texas. She has spent the last decade teaching in both private and public secondary schools and has showcased her work in Fiberart International where she received First Prize, Ashurst Art Prize in London, Materials Hard + Soft International Exhibition, Mother Art Prize in London, Birth Rites Collection at Kings College, Fantastic Fibers International Exhibition, and numerous other Fine Art exhibitions around the United States and Europe. Currently her work is in Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, a traveling exhibition sponsored by Hayward Gallery Touring in the UK and curated by art critic, Hettie Judah. Cassie's work has also been featured in international publications such as SLEEK Magazine in Berlin, Vogue Russia, Glamour Brazil, Maker's Magazine's Women's Issue, Friend of the Artist, and Fiber Art Now's Excellence in Fibers Exhibition. Cassie, her partner, and three kids live, work, and play in Denton, Texas.

Kaylan Buteyn’s work investigates physical representations of generational care through paintings, quilts, domestic textiles, abstraction and collage. She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at galleries that include Peep Space in Tarrytown, NY, Ground Floor Gallery in Nashville, TN, Janice Charach Gallery in Detroit, MI, Spilt Milk in Edinburgh, Scotland, among others. She has been the recipient of artist grants from the Indiana Arts Commission and Metro Arts Nashville and her work has been featured in publications including Milked Mag and Create Magazine. In 2019, as a social extension of her art practice, Kaylan founded the Artist/Mother Podcast. Kaylan is the founder of the Kinhouse Artist Residency and co-directs Kinhouse Gallery in Fort Wayne, IN. She holds a BA in Communications and a BA in Studio Art from Houghton College and an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. She lives with her partner and their 3 children in Fort Wayne, IN. 

Stefanie Zito is a mixed media artist who draws inspiration from ecology. She is a graduate of the New York Center for Arts and Media Studies and earned her B.A. in Studio Art from Messiah College. Stefanie is also a Certified Permaculture Designer. She was awarded a 4 month artist residency with Contemporary Craft in 2023. Her works have recently been included in Fiberart International in Fort Collins Museum of Art in Colorado and Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA, Tenuous Threads at Atlantic Gallery in New York City, World of Threads in Canada, and International Art Textile Biennale in Australia. Stefanie lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and two sons.