Jean Williams Cacicedo (born 1948) is an American clothing designer, artist and instructor based in Berkeley, California. She is best known for her multi-media coats with designs inspired by myths, symbolic imagery, and spiritual journeys.[1] She has been involved in the art to wear movement.[2] Cacicedo is also recognized in the fiber arts community for her decorative wall pieces that are crafted from wool, linen, and other fibers.[3]

Cacicedo received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute. She teaches out of her studio and has been a visiting artist at California College of Arts, Penland School of Arts and Crafts, and Split Rock Arts Program at the University of Minnesota. Cacicedo's work is held by the de Young Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Craft In America / Cacicedo, Jean". www.craftinamerica.org. Archived from the original on December 17, 2007.
  2. ↑ "Edgy 1970s Crochet Designers: Jean Williams Cacicedo — Crochet Concupiscence". www.crochetconcupiscence.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ Davis, Virginia (2010). "Jean Williams Cacicedo: New Adventures in Old Techniques". Surface Design Journal. 34 (2): 30–35 – via EBSCOhost.

Further reading

  • Cacicedo, Jean Williams (2000). Jean Williams Cacicedo: Explorations in cloth. Museum of Craft & Folk Art. ISBN 978-1877742088.
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