PJ Bergin's Debut Solo Show at Salida SteamPlant

PJ Bergin, Contemporary, mixed-media Fiber Artist is featured in her debut solo show at the Salida SteamPlant Paquette Gallery from November 19th-December 31st, 2009.

Bergin's primary body of work consists of making felt from wool roving, hand-dyeing it and using the felt for commissioned wall art and sculptures. Felt making is both tactile and visual and with it she designs and creates original abstract wall art. For her Network Tapestry™, each piece is carefully embellished, making it truly one of a kind. The “drape” of the tapestry when hung on a wall, lends maximum advantage to light and shadow, playing off the surface design.

The Paquette Gallery show features her recent works, including some never before seen outside the studio. A public reception will be held Saturday, December 12th, 2009 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Meet PJ and enjoy light refreshments with live acoustic music.

Paquette Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 to 6 . The phone number is 719-530-0933. For more information, contact PJ Bergin or call her studio at 719-539-6382.

PJ Bergin Places at ArtWorks Show in Salida, CO

"Arboreus Camo" (pictured left), a contemporary fiber Network Tapestry, by PJ Bergin was awarded 2nd Place in the 3-dimensional art category at the ArtWorks juried show, in the Paquette Gallery at the Salida SteamPlant. Juried by Grant Pound, Executive Director of Colorado Art Ranch, the Salida ArtWorks show consists of 18 works from regional artists.

"The show features a consistently strong array of creations from many well-known area artists", PJ said. "It's nice to be recognized in my own town and among people who have worked hard at their art for many years."

The ArtWorks show runs through November 18th, 2009 and will be followed at the SteamPlant by a solo show of PJ's hand-dyed, felted tapestry wall hangings which runs through December. Stay tuned for more details!

International Day of Felt Celebrated in Salida, CO

Salida, Colorado was the scene of one of many special events celebrating October 3rd, 2009 as International Day of Felt. Across the globe, people of all ages came together to learn about the ancient technique of wool felting and meet the artists who do it.

PJ Bergin, contemporary felt artist led two workshops at a great fiber store on F Street called "Fringe". Eighteen people all had fun learning how to take wool roving, hand-dyed by PJ, make it into a ball, compress it in warm soapy water and then shape it into a vessel of their choosing.