2023 – Page 6 – Salem Art Fair and Festival

Abigail Merickel Design

Lithograph, collagraph, etching, monotype, relief printmaking, focus on color and narrative.

Contemporary Fused Glass Art, Glass & Mixed Media Mosaic Art

I utilize pieces of glass to form stained glass windows or melt in a kiln to make bowls and plates.

Repurposed old windows/frames/doors inlaid with mosaic stained glass/beads/fused glass flower pieces

Handblown glass vessels & garden art, including spires, leaves, bowls, stars, flowers, and goblets.

Using steel tools I shape and blow glass that is heated to 2100 F as my inner vision comes to life .

Gary Bodker Designs combines traditional glassblowing technique with sophisticated modern design to

Art coats created on dress form with our own fabrics designed by manipulation of fibers & applique.

I hand dye my silks by blending modern & avant-garde designs with ancient Shibori techniques.

Cotton and Pendleton materials are used along with a mini industrial sewing machine.

I design, pattern, and construct original pieces, using linen, wool, and other natural fibers.

I make one of a kind articles from up-cycled Japanese kimono, fabrics and American vintage fabrics

Multi-function designer bags made from a variety of contemporary and vintage materials & leathers.

I design and sew colorful, comfortable garments & accessories using vintage and deadstock textiles

Handmade upcycled accessories using preloved clothing. 4 seasons, all ages/genders, serged & unique.