About this Event
Join us on Friday, November 20th, from 12-2 PM for an artist talk where exhibiting artist Janet M. Mueller discusses her inspiration, process and research behind the work, Wake Up the American Dream.
Sitting with CAMPer Gabe Torres, the talk will include discussions on the exhibition's themes, the emergence of fiber art, and an artist's perspective on the makings of The Epistle. As an artist working in paintings, sculptures, and installations, Mueller creates distorted characters that illicit commentary on heavy topics such as poverty, government corruption, and women's issues. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on future talks during the run of the exhibition.
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Janet M. Mueller
Originally from Champaign, Illinois, Janet Margaret Mueller lives and works in Miami Beach, Florida. Mueller received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, College of Commerce, from the University of Illinois (1975). She studied watercolor color techniques from the U of I and oil painting from a private tutor.She was the art director at a television station, later a freelance graphic designer and producer of TV commercials. Her artwork evolved from realism to figures with exaggerations to abstract images to distorted characters.
Mueller has had 13 solo exhibitions including “Janet M. Mueller – Arte contemporanea americana” in Rome, Italy at the Centro per L'Assistenza Sociale e Culturale (2001) and "Hope", which focused on poverty, at The Painting Center, New York City (2017). Group shows include: “Words Matter” at The Art Center Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois (August-September 2021), “Twisted Strands-Voices with Common Threads” at Edge Zones, Miami (July 2023), “This is not a Doll’s House” (October-December 2023) and “We Got the Power" (October-December 2024) at CAMP Gallery, North Miami and ”Art in the Gardens-Unraveling Surrealism: Celebrating Women’s Narratives through Contemporary Fiber Art”, Pinecrest Gardens, Curated by the Hartvest Project (September-October 2024).
Mueller has been awarded a grant from Miami Dade County Individual Artists Program (MIA), 2025 for a project entitled, "It's Up to Us". Janet Mueller was a resident artist of The Artisan Lounge, Miami (2012-2017) and is currently a member of FAMA-Fiber Artists Miami Association.
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Nov. 21, 2026 - "Writing with Thread: An Introduction to Couching"
Info: Rosa Henriquez, The CAMP Gallery
In this hands-on embroidery workshop, participants will explore the art of writing with thread using the couching technique inspired by the words and text featured in Rosa’s artwork One Minute of Freedom. This workshop encourages participants to experiment with different materials to create letters, words, and short phrases by securing embroidery floss, yarn, and other fibers to fabric with small, decorative stitches, creating their own unique textile message. No prior embroidery experience is required, just bring your creativity and a willingness to play with thread!
Event venue & nearby stays
The CAMP Gallery, 791 NE 125 St, Miami, United States
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