Opening reception, September 13, 6-9 PM

As SPECTOR’s fifth year begins, we relish in the successes of the artists who began their careers with us while we continue to introduce new ones. This fall we present four artists who are bound by their love of thread and yarn.

Eric Steinberg introduces his metaphors for life in folk sampler inspired weavings. The two color pieces are spare and graphic full of "Home Sweet Home"-esque type thoughts or things that make you go hmmm...

Brian Bazemore’s stitched fetish dolls is a homage to people in his life. He strives for spiritual connection to people through his work using fabric and found materials like buttons, hair and broken jewelry.

Lauren Ashley uses a traditional style of quilting known as red work to visualize nightmares and dark fantasies. Known for her childlike but ominous sculpture, she has maintained her theme but changed to a medium where the imagery feels less menacing.

Whitney Lee finds the subjects of her work on Internet cyber sex sites. She digitally breaks down photographs of "Cyber Girls of the Week" into grids, which she translates into hook rugs, a particularly unsexy medium. The result is outstanding, especially on the 4’ X 6’ full body rug.