More than 170 pieces were considered for theĮxhibition.

Remarkable creativity and innovation of Florida artists who are pushing theīoundaries of their chosen media. This exhibition celebrates the evolving field of fiber art and the Honor and a pleasure to curate Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2020 at FloridaĬraftArt. She is a member of the Surface Design Association and the South Florida Surface Design Association. In addition to creating art, Cindy is a founding member of the South Florida Fiber Guild serving as social media administrator. Cindy teaches at the Armory Art Center and other venues around the state. She has added another dimension to her fiber art experience by curating and jurying fiber art exhibitions. She enjoys working in multiple mediums, including tapestry weaving and botanical printing, both of which she teaches. To merge her interests in photography and fiber art, she is working with multiple mediums and techniques to incorporate her images in her fiber work.Ĭindy has won numerous awards for both her photographs and fiber art which have been shown in juried and invitational exhibitions and group shows around Florida and in New York City.

Photography became her creative expression.Īfter retiring, she began exploring a wide variety of fiber techniques through classes and workshops with nationally and internationally recognized instructors. She later earned a Master of Public Health degree in Nutrition from UNC-Chapel Hill and began a 30-year career in public health. After receiving a degree in home economics education from Florida State University, Cindy Bartosek worked as an extension home economics instructor teaching classes for children and adults.

Portrait painter peter ledy