Demi Kahn

(b. 1989, Houston, Texas) is an award-winning sculptural fiber artist with a background in Geology. In her art she puts softness in dialogue with strength. Using traditional macrame and weaving techniques she combines a variety of organic and non-organic materials into sweeping three-dimensional forms that explore the tension between desired strength and inherent softness. Kahn has received an MS in Geology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has participated in courses at the Glassell Studio School of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, though most of her artistic practice is self-taught. The artist has participated in exhibitions at Gallery Diderot, Orquevaux, France; the Lawndale Art Center’s Big Show, Houston, TX; and Lanecia Rouse Tinsley Gallery, Houston, TX. In 2020 Kahn was awarded the Art Category Etsy Design Award, and in 2022 received both the Denis Diderot Grant and Emerging Artist grant from the Chateaux Orquevaux Residency Program. Kahn currently lives and works in Houston, TX.

 

Fiber Artist Podcast

A great interview with Cindy Bokser over at Niroma Studio!

“Demi shares her story, from geologist to full-time fiber artist, managing anxiety, and forging a pathway to fulfilling her artistic goals.”