Maker of Handwovens anD Wearables

Cheryl Mincone is a fiber artist and weaver whose work focuses on themes around current events, and societal issues. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University in 1992, studied at the Boston Architectural College from 1996-2000 and is currently in the Master of Fine Arts in Artistry program at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. 

Mincone has exhibited regionally at the Fuller Craft Museum and Hera Gallery. Her pieces have been featured in print publications by Interweave Press, Artscope Magazine and Shuttle, Spin and Dyepot. She is Vice President of the Weavers Guild of Rhode Island and Board Trustee of the New England Weavers Seminar. 

Cheryl is currently embracing her empty nesting life in Barrington RI, where she shares her home with husband, two dogs and is hoping to find more space for looms! 

My work combines textiles and storytelling to reflect today’s societal topics about the environment, politics and human experience. Using threads as a vehicle for color, texture, and shape, has helped me express a point of view about how our society relates to the natural world and to each other. A variety of fiber interlacement techniques - such as weaving, knotting, embroidery and folk art have become my chosen language to communicate the perspective. My portfolio ranges from handwoven pictorial pieces depicting our political landscape, to fiber structures made of discarded material demonstrating sustainability practices. I aim to shed light on the current conditions we all find ourselves in.