Works of noted fiber artist on display at IMA

Anacortes artist Lanny Bergner’s art will be presented in a solo exhibit by San Juan Islands Museum of Art, beginning Friday, April 26.

April 23, 2013 1:49 pm
Columns forged out of woven mesh by artist Lanny Bergner.
Columns forged out of woven mesh by artist Lanny Bergner.

Anacortes artist Lanny Bergner forged an internationally renowned career by turning mundane materials — brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel mesh, wire — into alluring, three dimensional works of art.

Known for mixed-media sculptures and fiber art, Bergner’s art will be presented in a solo exhibit by San Juan Islands Museum of Art, beginning Friday, April 26, with an opening reception, 5-7:30 p.m. at the IMA gallery, 232 A St.

Using only pliers and scissors, Bergner transforms industrial woven mesh into semi-transparent chambers, vessels and angular constructions. His art is in numerous collections, including the Seattle Art Museum and New York’s Museum of Art and Design. Info, 370-5814, or www.sjima.org.