Fuller Craft Museum focuses on contemporary craft, displaying and collecting artwork made by artists working with tactile media like metal, fiber, clay, glass, or wood. Each of these materials is easily recognizable. From the glass windows in this hallway, to the clothes people wear, crafted objects play a role in every part of modern life.
In the hands of an artist, these everyday materials transform, representing complex ideas, creative communities, technical skill, and emotional expression. Within Fuller Craft’s exceptional permanent collection, artists carve, weave, and weld to tell personal stories and share their perspectives on life. Through unique, creative approaches, artists reimagine these common resources, encouraging the viewer to see the world around them in new ways.
All the works on display in this exhibition expand the possibilities for craft media, challenging expectations about the nature of the material and opening new pathways for self-expression. From ceramics folded like fabric, to quilts made from wood, each work speaks to the individuality of the maker and their own innovative approach to craft. Through these expansive practices, contemporary craft artists continue to broaden the idea of art, crafting a more diverse, more imaginative, and more inclusive creative world.