tomorrow: artists' talk.

Left: Drop Stitch [detail] Right: Anchored II

If you haven't made it to see my newest artwork at Gallery Neptune in Bethesda, tomorrow is your last day! Be there at 2pm to hear Joyce Zipperer and I talk about our work. Details at the very bottom of this post. But first, I have some press to share!

Some press mentions for my exhibit this past month at Gallery Neptune include: dcist, DailyCandy, Washington Post Express, a Gazette conversation and review, as well as a 'Don't Miss' recommendation in the 'Must-See Events of the Week' in the Washington Post Magazine:



Details for tomorrow:

Artists' Talk:
Saturday, November 14, 2pm

Gallery Neptune
5001 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 [2nd Floor]
A few blocks from Bethesda Metro Station [Red Line]
Click here for map


Anchored I [detail]

Fashion. Art. Cocktails.

Thanks to everyone who made it out to my opening last week, what an amazing turnout!

The show continues to receive great press mentions, including NBC [thank you!], DC Art News [thank you!], and Washington Post Express [thank you!].



Here's another Saturday night opportunity to mingle around my newest works of art at Gallery Neptune. In addition to being surrounded my art, tonight's event also features models in De*Nada Design's fall/winter collection, shoes by ShoeFly, fashion photography by Violetta Markelou, and yes, complimentary cocktails.



Special Event: Fashion Art Cocktails
October 24, 7:30-10:00 PM

Gallery Neptune
5001 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 [2nd Floor]
A few blocks from Bethesda Metro Station [Red Line]
Click here for map

Gallery Hours:
Thursday–Saturday, 12-5 pm, also by appointment
Please see web site for details and additional event information.

My show will be on exhibit through November 14.

opening tomorrow.

My gallery show opens tomorrow night!

All the pieces are up, and I can't wait till the world gets to see them up close. Here's a peek at one of my newest pieces, titled Drop Stitch.

Drop Stitch [detail] size approx 3'x7'

My newest installations are larger than ever before [Drop Stitch is 7 feet tall!] and I've also introduced some found objects and wood into the pieces.

The show opens tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 7-9pm, and will run through November 14. According to dcist [thank you!], and Daily Candy [thank you!], you'll really want to see this show.

Gallery Neptune
5001 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 [2nd Floor]
A few blocks from Bethesda Metro Station [Red Line]
Click here for map

Gallery Hours:
Thursday–Saturday, 12-5 pm, also by appointment
Please see web site for details and additional event information.

my upcoming show.

I'm working on new pieces for my upcoming show that opens next weekend, Saturday, October 17! The exhibition at Gallery Neptune will feature new directions in my Knit Together series in a two-person show with metal sculptor Joyce Zipperer.

Show opens Saturday, October 17 and runs through Saturday, November 14. Here are the details:

Opening Reception:
October 17: 7 PM

Location: Gallery Neptune
5001 Wilson Lane :: Bethesda, MD

October 17-November 14

Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12-5 PM

I hope to see you all there!

Crafty Bastards!

...is tomorrow!
Saturday, October 3, 10am-5pm.
Find me in booth #18, right here

Today I was featured in the Washington Post Weekend:

Yes, those are my hands knitting on the cover! The print edition has great pics for the full spreads!

Can't make the event? I keep an updated list of upcoming shows on the right. You can also find me everywhere online, and visit my shop where I ship around the world.

ps...don't forget to vote goshdarnknit Craftiest Bastard 2009!

raniahassan.com

Introducing my brand new web site: raniahassan.com

There you'll find selected art work from the past four years, as well as news, resume, and press details. It's quite interesting to see how my knit paintings have developed.

Please update your links!

And now, I'm of to knit some more...

James Renwick Alliance Award

See the blue ribbon? I won an award!

This past Friday was opening night at Artomatic. As it turns out, there was an award and golden ticket waiting for me in my space. I received a Craft Award of Distinction from the James Renwick Alliance [JRA] for my Knit Together installation.



From the Washington Glass School blog:
The judges were Mrs. Deena Kaplan, long time art supporter and world class craft collector, Mr. John Kotelly, Esq., former President of the JRA and avid craft collector, Dr. Paul and Mrs. Elmirina Parkman, both Past Presidents of the JRA, founding members of the JRA and long time craft collectors, Ms. Judy Weisman, JRA Acquisitions Chair and long time craft collector and consultant.

Thank you to the James Renwick Alliance, I'm so honored to have been recognised and selected for this award.


Visiting Artomatic? You'll find my work on the 9th [top] floor, section 3. The show is open through July 5. Please see web site for hours.

JRA awardees, by craft category, were:
Fiber: Rania Hassan [me!]
Clay: Laurel Lukaszewski
Metal: Michael Sirvet
Glass: Phil Vickery
Wood: James Long
Mixed Media: Eric Celarier

ACC baltimore.

Have I mentioned I'm in the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore?

Yes, yes I am.

The Craft Council defines the section I'm in, 'AltCraft,' as: This section features rising indie crafters whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade movement...

The show started on Friday and is open today [Saturday] from 10am-6pm, and then tomorrow [Sunday] from 10am-5pm. For more details, please visit the American Craft Council's show web site.

Stop by and say hi! If you can't make it, here is a quick peek at my installation of all new knit together paintings.

In the next week I plan to update my Etsy shop with new works. Stay tuned!

POOL.

Goshdarnknit is at POOL! It's an art+design+fashion show in Las Vegas. Our first trade show, and our first time on the west coast with our brand. We've made some amazing contacts, and gotten to know some great exhibitors. And of course, we've had lots of fun. Here are some pictures of our booth: