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The Fábrica is doing art shows for First Friday again! Here’s a review of recent shows and a preview of what’s ahead.
Right now: Annalie Taylor
We’re hosting quilted and naturally dyed fabric art from Annalie Taylor during the month of May. Regarding how they source materials, Annalie says:
“Most of my fabric is sourced second-hand from places like The Fábrica or local thrift stores. I incorporate natural dyes, some of which are locally foraged, and the slow and steady practice of hand quilting, which allows me to infuse the pieces with memory and stories.”
Hurry down to the shop during our regular open hours so you can catch a glimpse of this stunning work before the end of the month!
Next Month: Dylan Seidel
The June 6th First Friday art show will feature costumes from artist Dylan Seidel’s drag alter ego, Dyllie Dally. Dylan writes:
“Each costume carries a memory of the drag performances I have worn them for. As they lay before you…, you are witnessing them incomplete. I like to think of Dyllie Dally as the puppet (the look), the puppet maker (the artist who put the work together) and the puppeteer (the body that moves and creates the performance).”
Join us for Dylan’s show and reception at the Fábrica on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 6 pm until 9 pm.
Last Month: Olin Borgeson
In April we hosted paintings from Olin Borgeson. Despite still being pretty young, Olin is a long-time friend of the Fábrica. In fact, Fábrica Collective member Elaina first met Olin and his family around 2010. They’ve been collaborating on some form of art, off and on, for nearly as long. Elaina taught Olin how to sew when he was in middle school and Olin participated in the Fun-A-Day shows that Elaina and Ann used to organize at Caffe Pergolesi and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Olin also spent several years working for PedX, the bike courier collective that was the Fábrica’s roommate and neighbor in the Hub for Sustainable Living.
Drawing inspiration from the ocean and the world’s abundance of discarded treasure, Olin’s work makes frequent use of saturated paints and found materials. In 2019, Olin showed a collection of fabric sculptures and 2-D textile art at the Fábrica. His recent show was a return to paintings and mixed media, also including his handmade wooden frames. You can follow Olin on social media to see where his work shows up next.
Westside, Santa Cruz, Summer 2011.
Olin Borgeson, 2025.
Olin Borgeson, 2025.
We hope to have a new show up on the walls for First Fridays in the future (although we may postpone our July show because First Friday falls on Independence Day). Check the Fábrica’s Events page for the most current event dates and times. We have also listed a few summer classes and other happenings. If you’re looking for other fun things to do this summer, check out the Free Skool Calendar.
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