Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Art Initiative
February 9 - June 6, 2026
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
This exhibition showcases fiber artwork that I have created over the past ten years. During this time, I have experimented with various styles, materials, and techniques, allowing my work to grow and change. Featuring both past gallery pieces and new creations, this collection reflects the evolution of my artistic journey. I hope you enjoy experiencing this work as much as I have enjoyed making it.
Adriata
18” x 16”
A composition of interwoven fibers embedded in a resin geode with quartz, crushed glass, fire glass, mica powders, and glitter (resin geode by Emily Goff)
$350
A Colorful Mess
40” x 24”
A composition of interwoven fibers, beads, and paper suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$400
A Moment in Time
67” x 24”
A composition of interwoven fibers suspended from a painted wooden dowel
$350
A Tiger’s Wrath
58” x 36”
A composition of interwoven fibers suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$425
A Window into my Mind
9” x 7” per frame
A composition of interwoven fibers, beads, and paper mounted in velvet frames
$125 per frame or $400 for the full set
Crashing Out
40” x 24”
A composition of interwoven fibers, beads, and paper suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$450
Fido
32” x 14”
A composition of interwoven fibers suspended from a wooden dowel with painted edges
$275
Fluffy McPINKerton
19” x 14”
A composition of interwoven T-shirts suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$150
Glacial Pace
52” x 44”
A composition of interwoven fibers suspended from a steel dowel
$825
Inner Dialogue
13” x 12”
A composition of interwoven fibers, beads, and paper suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$225
Interwoven Roots
30” x 16”
A composition of interwoven fibers and beads within a metallic mesh moon
$175
greENVY
60” x 42”
A composition of interwoven fibers suspended from a wooden dowel
$850
Little Miss Greeny
20” x 12”
A composition of interwoven fibers and beads suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$250
My Happy Place
17” x 13”
A composition of interwoven fibers, seashells, and beads suspended from a ceramic dowel (ceramic dowel by Tracy Kepley)
$350
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
35” x 24”
A composition of interwoven reclaimed wedding dress remnants, lace, and buttons suspended from an acrylic dowel
$675
Plasmastic
28” x 24”
A composition of interwoven plastic bags and LED rope suspended from a translucent acrylic dowel
$500
Starry Night
25” x 20”
A composition of interwoven trash bags and LED lights suspended from an acrylic dowel
$450
Unicorn Dreams
24” x 12”
A composition of interwoven fibers and beads suspended from a translucent sensory wand
$175
Velaris
12” x 11”
A composition of interwoven fibers embedded in a resin geode with quartz, crushed glass, fire glass, mica powders, and glitter (resin geode by Emily Goff)
$275
Woven Matter
25” x 16”
A composition of interwoven fibers and ceramic beads suspended from a ceramic dowel (ceramic dowel and beads by Tracy Kepley)
$375
Zippity Doo-Dah
25” x 16”
A composition of interwoven zippers and zipper heads suspended from a translucent sensory wand
$275
All pieces will be picked up at the South County Regional Library, and a scheduled pick-up will be between the recipient and Lauren Stern
All pieces will be paid through SQUARE prior to pick up
Tax will be added upon checkout of the piece
White wooden pegs, upon which most pieces are hung, are an additional $5.00 for one peg or $10.00 for two pegs
Hanging instructions will be provided upon pick-up of the piece
All pieces shown can be made in a variety of sizes and colors, and custom commissions are also available
News!
Artist talk: March 21st • 3-4pm
Woven Narratives: A Decade in the Making - Fiber Art, Design Process, and Storytelling
I’ll be giving a behind-the-scenes look at a few of my favorite fiber art pieces from the show, sharing sketches and process photos, and talking about how both the work and my design process have evolved over the past 10 years.
Artist talk: May 16th • 3-4pm
From Passion to Practice: Weaving Stories into Design - Turning Creativity into Opportunity
I’ll share how I turned my love of fiber art into part of my design business, starting with a custom piece for the Spinning Mill Lofts project. I’ll show photos from several commercial commissions, highlight my creative process, and share lessons learned, including the value of bringing bold, unexpected ideas to clients.
Local Art Initiative at South County Regional Library
The Local Art Initiative at South County Regional Library is a partnership between local and regional artists to connect them to the community. Artists selected for this program display a curated selection of their work and host a program at the library. The library has worked with several artists and groups over the past two years to promote their work and provide a beautiful space for our patrons as well as related programs.
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