Unveiled Threads: A Wearable Art and Fiber Exhibition Opens at ArtWRKD

Reported Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Pictured Above:Stretch Metal by Natalia Feder.  Photo Credit: Contributed.

NEWSROOM POST: NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

 

Unveiled Threads Exhibition Dates: May 2 – May 25, 2025
 with Fashion Show Events: May 16 & 17, 2025


Newtown, PA – ArtWRKD proudly presents Unveiled Threads, a groundbreaking exhibition that reimagines the possibilities of fiber and wearable art. Running from May 2 through May 25, 2025, this month-long event highlights innovation in textile arts and culminates in a two-night Wearable Art Fashion Show on May 16 and 17, where the gallery transforms into a runway for radical expression.

Unveiled Threads invites artists and audiences alike to explore the expressive and narrative power of fiber. From immersive installations to interactive pieces and sustainable textile experimentation, the exhibition celebrates artistic risk-taking and redefines traditional boundaries between fine art and fashion. Featured Artists include, ILENE DUBE, CLIFFORD EBERLY, NATALIA FEDNER, NANCI HERSH, LISE HILL, LUCINE KAPLAN, MERYL LETTIRE, ANN MARIE MILLER, ELLEN REBARBER, CLAUDIA RENFRO, MARY SCHWARZENBERGER, KAT SHEFF, KẠTIE ETRUK and Carolyn Mercatante.

Pictured Above:Stretch Metal by Natalia Feder.  Photo Credit: Contributed.

Exhibition Highlights:

-Inventive Textiles: Featuring sustainable fabrics, interactive materials, and integrated technology.

-Fine Artistry: Works rich in symbolism, narrative, and layered meaning.

-Unexpected Scale & Form: Larger-than-life installations utilize the gallery’s window spaces for high visual impact.

May 10 | Public Artist Reception
11 AM – 4 PM | Artist Dialogue: 1 PM – 2 PM
Meet the exhibiting artists and engage in open dialogue about process, materials, and meaning. Free and open to the community.

May 16 & 17 | Unveiled Threads Fashion Show Weekend
Two Nights. Two Opportunities to Experience the Runway.
A dazzling presentation of avant-garde, wearable art that challenges and expands the definition of fashion. Featuring bold materials, sculptural forms, and provocative concepts, the show will be followed by a designer discussion and audience Q&A.

Pictured Above:Stretch Metal by Natalia Feder.  Photo Credit: Contributed.

Featured Designer:
Natalia Fedner is a couture designer based in Los Angeles. She was  born in Ukraine and immigrated to Columbus, Ohio as a child. She moved to New York and later Paris to attend Parsons School of Design and study the techniques of haute couture. During her studies and after graduating, Natalia worked for Calvin Klein Collection, Donna Karan Collection, and Marc Jacobs. Natalia is most well known for inventing Stretch Metal and creating avant garde designs and jewelry for celebrities including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Doja Cat, Janet Jackson, Charlize Theron, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Shakira, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kristen Stewart, Sharon Stone, Chloe X Halle, Anitta, Pamela Anderson, Bebe Rexha, Keke Palmer, Laverne Cox, and others. Her designs have been on runways in Paris and NYC, and featured in the prestigious windows of Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC. 

Ticketing info:

Multi-tiered tickets available at ArtWRKD.com

Pictured Above:Stretch Metal by Natalia Feder.  Photo Credit: Contributed.