Ree's artist book, Aftermath III, has been selected into a Northwest Designer Craftartists' juried show in Richland, WA. The show at Gallery at the Park will open on March 31, 2026, with an opening event scheduled for Sunday, April 12 from noon–3pm. From a NWDC press release:
A highlight this month is the Gallery at the Park exhibition, opening Sunday, April 12 from noon to 3 PM, featuring work by 51 NWDC artists—a dynamic and compelling presentation of our community. Daniel Wallace, [NWDC] Executive Director, will be at the opening, and I hope many of you will join us. Let's make this a lively gathering—a chance to reconnect, meet new members, and enjoy time together. Bring a friend-perhaps someone who may be interested in becoming part of NWDC. Richland and the surrounding region offer so much to explore, from outstanding vineyards to the beauty of the Columbia River, with the Blue Mountains and Walla Walla nearby. With the mountain passes now clear, this is the perfect moment for a spring weekend getaway.
The show runs through May 1, 2026. Contact Gallery at the Park for more details.
Ree says about her evolution into creating artist books...
"I have been making art quilts for decades, most recently incorporating images in my quilts that express changes in the natural world over time. Artist books provide a vehicle to do that in a much different, but equally personal way. I have been taking classes to learn and understand the vocabulary, tools, skills, and structures involved in creating artist books. My intention to find innovative ways to use my fabrics instead of papers has led to exploration of different construction techniques and adaptation of known artist book structures. Each new book is an experiment with unknown learning curves as I create new ways to express my ideas.
"I joined the Northwoods Book Arts Guild about three years ago. It is a very vibrant organization in Fairbanks, with numerous activities and creative members interested in sharing their bookmaking skills with others. The Guild's program of workshops and collaborative projects have offered me opportunities to explore ways to incorporate the fabrics I design and commercially print into the art of bookmaking."
