Lisbet Okun Solo Exhibition on display in the Maxwell Gallery
A solo exhibit of the work of artist Lisbet Okun of Elkins is currently on display in the Maxwell Gallery of the Randolph County Community Arts Center. The exhibit will be open from noon to 4 p.m., and will run weekdays through Aug. 18. It will also be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“In this show I am exploring my life journey through textiles,” Okun said. “Blending quilting, weaving, and felting, these pieces attempt to express experience in fiber.”
Okun's fascination with string began at an early age, and she continually seeks new ways to tie the strings of her current life to her roots. She learned to knit in her native Denmark; to weave while living in New Mexico; to spin and dye yarn in Central WV and to quilt after moving to Elkins. Each technique reflects another stage of the journey, and each new stitch helps tie it all together.
The Maxwell Gallery at RCCAC, named to honor one of the founding board members of the RCCAC, Judge Robert E. Maxwell, serves as a solo exhibition space for RCCAC artist members.
The West Virginia Women in the Arts Exhibit will be on display in the Great Hall of the RCCAC concurrent with Lisbet Okun’s exhibit.
The RCCAC, a non-profit organization promoting and supporting the arts in Randolph County and the surrounding areas, is located at the corner of Randolph Avenue and Park Street in Elkins. The RCCAC is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the National Endowment of the Arts and the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Call the RCCAC office at 637-2355 for information on its arts education classes, exhibits, concert series, and children’s concert series.
RCCAC is committed to providing accessibility to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact our office in advance. Call the RCCAC office at 637-2355 or log onto www.randolpharts.org for more information.
