"Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting"

And you thought Madame Defarge was the only subversive knitter! Vermont jewelry-maker Barbara Zucker will be featured in the upcoming exhibition "Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting" at the Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) in New York City.

"A provocative and timely exhibition of work by international artists using fiber in unexpected and unorthodox ways, Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting illuminates a field of creative practice that is fresh, surprising, and engaging. Featuring 27 artists from seven countries, this exhibition will exhibit work that ranges from Althea Merback's microknit garments (1:144 scale) to large-scale, site-specific installations. Artists employ a variety of media, from traditional yarns and laces, to found objects and video, and explore contemporary currents in art practice of socially engaged, participatory work." (MAD Website)

Ms. Zucker has developed "Knitted Necklaces," a line of jewelry featuring knitted bands, with a sculptural curved or V-shaped clasp worn in the front with a unique mechanism designed for maximim versatility. Her Knitted Necklaces were featured in the Spring 2004 issue of Vogue Knitting International, also the sponsor of the MAD exhibition.

*Photo from Museum of Art & Design, Yoshiki Hishinuma, Cassablanca, 2005, Machine knitted wool*