Bryana Bibbs

ACQUISITION NEWS! ✨ I am very excited to announce my first museum acquisition! The @haggertymuseum Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has acquired four Journal Series weavings: “12.29.23”, “12.31.23-1.1.24”, “8.31.24”, and “9.1.24” for their permanent collection. I want to thank the Haggerty’s Collection Committee and Director John McKinnon @jmckin2 for their generosity and support for my work on the loss of my grandparents. I want to express my gratitude to curators @christopherjobs and @grace.l.ebert of @thisiscolossal for their incredible support and for inviting me to exhibit alongside such incredible artists in the No One Knows All It Takes exhibition. Their kindness and willingness to share my work with so many others who are also affected by caregiving and the loss of a loved one is something I am forever grateful for. These journals hold deep significance for me as 12.29.23 and 12.31.23- 1.1.24 were created after the passing of my Papa George. And journals 8.31.24 and 9.1.24 were created after my Mema passed away. 12.29.23, 2023 14 in. x 10.25 in. (35.6 cm x 26 cm) Handwoven Papa George hospital blanket, grandparents broken basement tile 12.31.23-1.1.24, 2024 13.5 in x 15 in. (34.3 cm x 38.1 cm) Handwoven Papa George hospital blanket and ribbon from bouquet given by Uncle SL and Cousins SL, LL 8.31.24, 2024 12.5 in. x 13 in. (31.8 cm x 33 cm) Handwoven Mema medical gown, décor flowers, and gift bow 9.1.24, 2024 14 in. x 13 in. (35.6 cm x 33 cm) Handwoven Mema medical gown and décor flowers Images by @tonals.corner #museum #artmuseum #acquisition #bryanabibbs #weaving

I am very honored a grateful to be listed alongside Geornica Daniels, Melissa Scherrer Paré, Brandom Terres-Sanchez, Lillian Supanich, Kaden Van De Loo, Kushala Vora, Michael Ware, Cassandra Xiong, and Carina Yepez, for @artdosemagazine @artdosemagazineweekly Artists to Watch in 2026! Major thank you to April Behnke @aprilbehnke and the Artdose team! #bryanabibbs #artists #artiststowatch #contemporary_art #contemporaryartist

Feelings of love, loss, and nostalgia are deeply interwoven in the practice of artist Bryana Bibbs (@bryanabibbs ). While caring for two simultaneously ailing grandparents in her Chicago home, Bibbs chronicled the periods before and after their deaths in weavings. Just as one might pick up a pencil and paper to write through difficult and overwhelming feelings, she incorporated their clothing and beloved objects into her work, directly confronting the materials that once filled their days by interlacing them with threads and fabrics. In a new conversation released in conjunction with the Colossal-curated exhibition ‘No One Knows All It Takes’ at the Haggerty Museum of Art (@haggertymuseum ), Christopher Jobson (@christopherjobs ) speaks with Bibbs about finding catharsis in making and learning to understand how we respond to trauma. Read the conversation on Colossal, link in bio.

Journal Series Entries, 8.27.20 to 8.31.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. These four journals were made from August 27 to August 31, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these four weavings, I used a frame loom, a spinning wheel, and a drum carder to spin different fibers and textures. These weavings were some of the few where I really started to explore with wool nepps and flax. Experimenting with the grab bags full of random bits of fiber was really exciting for me, as I enjoyed seeing all of the different colors interact with one another and sometimes make really interesting combinations that I hadn’t thought of before. … 8.27.20 17.5 in. x 8.5 in. (44.45 cm x 21.59 cm) Handwoven hand-carded, hand-spun wool and Great Himalayan stinging nettle 8.28.20 13.5 in. x 8 in. (34.29 cm x 20.32 cm) Handwoven hand-carded hand-spun wool, Great Himalayan stinging nettle, and wool nepps 8.30.20-8.31.20 19.5 in. x 9.5 in. (49.53 cm x 24.13 cm) Handwoven hand-carded hand-spun wool, wool nepps, and Great Himalayan stinging nettle #fiberarts #textilearts #handweavers #visualarts

Journal Series Entries, 8.17.20 to 8.25.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. These four journals were made from August 17 to August 25, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these four weavings, I used a frame loom, a spinning wheel, and a drum carder to spin different fibers and textures. These weavings were some of the few where I really started to explore with wool nepps and flax. Experimenting with the grab bags full of random bits of fiber was really exciting for me, as I enjoyed seeing all of the different colors interact with one another and sometimes make really interesting combinations that I hadn’t thought of before. … 8.17.20 13 in. x 12.5 in. (33.02 cm x 31.75 cm) Handwoven flax and hand-carded hand-spun wool and recycled sari silk 8.18.20-8.19.20 16.25 in. x 10 in. (41.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Handwoven hand-carded hand-spun wool and Great Himalayan stinging nettle 8.23.20 16 in. x 9.5 in. (40.64 cm x 24.13 cm) Handwoven hand-carded hand-spun wool and Great Himalayan stinging nettle 8.25.20 13.5 in. x 10 in. (34.29 cm x 25.4 cm) Handwoven wool, hand-carded hand-spun wool, and wool nepps #handwerk #handwoven #handweaving #textiles #fiberartistsofinstagram

Journal Series Entries, 8.9.20 to 8.14.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. These four journals were made in August 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these four weavings, I used a frame loom, a spinning wheel, and a drum carder to spin different fibers and textures. … 8.9.20.3 15.5 in. x 8.5 in. (39.37 cm x 21.59 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, recycled sari silk, and Great Himalayan stinging nettle 8.10.20 14.25 in. x 8.25 in. (36.2 cm x 21 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, wool nepps, and recycled sari silk 8.11.20 - 8.12.20 14 in. x 8.5 in. (35.56 cm x 21.59 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool and wool nepps 8.14.20 13 in. x 8.5 in. (33.02 cm x 21.59 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, recycled sari silk, and Great Himalayan stinging nettle #creatorsoflouet #textilearts #visualarts #crafts #weaver

These are Journal Series Entries, 8.5.20 to 8.9.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. These four journals were made in August 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. … 8.5.20 13.5 in. x 9 in. (34.3 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, raw recycled cotton, and recycled sari silk 8.6.20 17 in. x 9.5 in. (43.2 cm x 24.1 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool and recycled sari silk 8.8.20-8.9.20.1 16 in. x 9 in. (40.6 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven hand-spun wool, wool nepps, and recycled sari silk 8.9.20.2 14 in. x 8 in. (35.56 cm x 20.32 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool and wool nepps #textiles #handweaving #weaving #bryanabibbs

Tonight is the open reception for Material Memory at @mcacbloomington from 5-7pm! Hope to see you there! ••• #artexhibit #contemporyart #textiles #materials

Here are Journal Series Entries, 8.2.20 to 8.4.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. These four journals were made in August 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. … 8.2.20 14 in. x 8.25 in. (35.6 cm x 21.6 cm) Handwoven hand-spun wool and camel hair/silk mix 8.3.20 16.5 in. x 9 in. (41.9 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun camel hair/silk mix, banana fiber, wool, and recycled sari silk 8.4.20.1 14 in. x 9 in. (35.6 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, recycled sari silk, flax, and banana fiber 8.4.20.2 16.5 in. x 9 in. (41.9 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, recycled sari silk, and ramie

Journal Series Entries, 7.27.20 to 8.1.20 … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. … 7.27.20 16 in. x 16 in. (40.6 cm x 40.6 cm) Handwoven flax and hand-carded, hand-spun raw recycled cotton, wool, banana fiber, and recycled sari silk 7.28.20 15 in. x 16 in. (38.1 cm x 40.6 cm) Handwoven flax, degummed silk cocoons, Egyptian cotton, and hand-carded, hand-spun recycled sari silk and wool 7.31.20 13 in. x 8.5 in. (33 cm x 21.6 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, banana fiber, and Egyptian cotton 8.1.20 2.5 in. x 13.5 in. (31.8 cm x 34.3 cm) Handwoven Egyptian cotton, hand-carded, hand-spun, recycled sari silk, and wool #tapestry #handwoven #sculpture #abstract #weaving

Journal Series Entries, 7.23.20 to 7.26.20 Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more weavings from the Journal Series. … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. … 7.23.20.3-7.24.20.1 17 in. x 9 in. (43.2 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun flax, raw recycled cotton, recycled sari silk, and wool 7.24.20.2-7.25.20.1 15 in. x 9 in. (38.1 cm x 22.9 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, flax, Egyptian cotton, and recycled sari silk 7.25.20.2 11 in. x 9.5 in. (27.9 cm x 24.1 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun flax, raw recycled cotton, and wool 7.26.20 17 in. x 11.5 in. (43.2 cm x 29.2 cm) Handwoven de-gummed silk cocoons, sari silk, and hand-spun flax, recycled sari silk, and wool #handweaversofinstagram #visualartist #textileartist #fibreart #contemporyart

Here are the first four Journal Series entries that I made in July 2020. These weavings were created shortly after I returned to teaching at a local arts center’s Summer Camp. I remember weaving these like it was yesterday. … Since 2020, the JOURNAL Series has been a daily weaving practice that documents time, location, and daily observations—both mental and physical—through the use of everyday objects, materials, and fiber. So far, the series has captured moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibbs’s travels, and the caregiving and recent passing of her grandparents. To date, there are over 230 journal entries. … 7.20.20 2020 16 in. x 10 in. (40.64 cm x 25.4 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool, recycled sari silk, and de-gummed silk cocoons 7.21.20 2020 19 in. x 9.5 in. (48.26 cm x 24.13 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun Egyptian cotton, wool, and recycled sari silk 7.23.20.1 2020 19 in. x 9 in. (48.26 cm x 22.86 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded, hand-spun wool and recycled sari silk 7.23.20.2 2020 15 in. x 9 in. (38.1 cm x 22.86 cm) Handwoven, hand-carded hand-spun, recycled sari silk, wool, flax, raw recycled cotton, and Egyptian cotton #handwoven #handspunyarn #textiles #contemporary_art #contemporarycraft