Jiseon Lee Isbara, fibers department head, participated in “Fantastic Fibers,” an exhibition at Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, KY. She gave a lecture and taught a spring workshop to the Columbia Fiberarts Guild. In June, Isbara is presenting her lecture, “Korean Wrapping Cloths: The Art of Pojagi, ” on wrapping cloths first produced by women during the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910), which have recently been recognized as a uniquely expressive art form through their striking colors and unadorned patterns. In conjunction with the lecture, Isbara is teaching a Pojagi workshop that introduces the beauty of patchworked Pojagi called Chogakpo.

OCAC Metals Department Head, Christine Clark, and OCAC alumna Mary Blankenburg unveil their collaborative exhibition “Light + Shadow” at Nine Gallery in Portland. The show runs June 3-June 27, 2010 with an opening reception on June 3 from 6:00-9:00pm. 122 NW 8th Ave | Portland, OR 97209, Hours: Tuesday-Sunday noon-5:00pm