In person/ Talk / Multiple Techniques
7 WORDS OF HOPE: Love Joy Peace Courage Empathy Compassion Happiness
Join us at the Mary Jaeger Atelier, for 7 WORDS OF HOPE: ARTIST TALKS, a special exhibition and discussion presented for NYTM Xl. Open from Noon to 5 PM, with the central Artist Talks beginning at 2 PM, this event explores how handmade textiles, art, text, language, and emotion intertwine and impact our daily lives.
The exhibition features eight invited contemporary artists who will present their diverse interpretations of the 7 WORDS OF HOPE across a range of media, alongside Mary Jaeger. Discover how these timeless concepts are translated into tangible art:
• Love: Ragna Frodadottir (@frodadottir)
• Joy: Jorie Johnson (@joraetex)
• Peace: David Salima (@dalama0)
• Courage: Dr. Katherine Soucie (@sanssoucie)
• Compassion: Tatiana Ginsberg (@tsgpaper)
• Empathy: Francesca Schwartz (@francescaschwartzstudio)
• Happiness: Erik Bergrin (@erikbergrin / @spiritbody_clothing)
• 7 Words of Hope: Teddi Fine
• 7 Words of Hope Collection: Mary Jaeger (@maryjaeger_ny)
During the 2 PM talks, the artists will delve into their creative processes, discussing how they chose to integrate textiles and text and interpret the word. Guests are invited to explore the atelier, view the pieces up close, and engage directly with the makers and artists.
Opening: Sunday, September 6
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Artist Talks at 2:00 PM
Closing: Thursday, September 17
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
No registration required!
"The core of my work is inspired by my passion for line, color, texture, pattern, and handcrafted details."
Mary Jaeger's work is about modern elegance and rich traditions. Uncluttered textiles and accessories reflect her aesthetic, melding ancient Eastern and contemporary Western design. Drawing on years spent in Japan and other areas of Asia and Europe, she creates timeless collections of hand-dyed textiles for wearable accessories and interiors panels that seamlessly move between seasons, places, and occasions.
Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the Mary Jaeger Atelier is a creative studio and retail space where innovative textile designs move from conception to production. Focused on sustainability and circularity, the atelier produces one-of-a-kind and limited-edition clothing, accessories, and interior objects. Mary’s collections utilize natural fibers, shaped-resist dyeing (shibori), and three-dimensional fabric manipulation, often reimagining vintage and post-production materials. Beyond production, the atelier serves as a vibrant community hub for the textile arts, hosting hands-on workshops, international exhibitions, and panel discussions that teach new skills, explore the value of handmade work, and foster camaraderie among makers and clients.