Barb Kubala

Barb is a retiree of the Indiana Area School District and has been active in the community for many years. As a fiber artist Barb has practiced many different forms of woven techniques, all of which are a stunning display of her talents. Much of her work is done as pin weaving which gives her the flexibility to weave any shape that she draws. Her use of simple non-organic shape is a constant in all of her work, whether it is a wall hanging, a neck piece, or a jacket. 

As a current student of Fiber Arts, I am enthralled by the piece to the left. The piece on the left uses a multitude of processes that include weaving, felting and knitting. The work Barb Kubala does is that of sheer imagination. One of the more enticing aspects of her pieces are the small finite weavings that come together to create a primordial texture. Many of her pieces come out of the picture plane to create 3 dimensional texture. The 3 dimensional appeal attracts your eyes in such a way that, you can observe the image from many different angles and see something new every time. The random placement of materials gives her pieces unity and balance. I am greatly inspired by her work and cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next. 

Barb is one of 56 exceptional artists who showcase their work here at the Artists Hand. Stop by the Artists Hand on 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA Tuesday through Saturday for coffee and a great time.