The Ephemeral Edge Exhibition by Stefanie Zito

One of the longstanding cornerstones of MCG Youth has been the “Visiting Artists & Exhibitions” program. Our upcoming exhibition, opening in January, is with fiber artist Stefanie Zito. The show, entitled “The Ephemeral Edge” will introduce a distinctive world of art, craft, and unique materials and processes. But Zito’s work will also allow for new dialogues within the diverse programs of Manchester Bidwell Corporation more broadly.

A weaver, sculptor, painter, and certified permaculture designer, Zito’s creations go beyond mere aesthetics. Her artistic process involves the interplay of fibers and an intentional cultivation of materials. Permaculture is the the concept of “permanent agriculture,” a way of using the natural resiliency of the ecosystem alongside more subtle direction through human intervention for production and cultivation.

“The first principle of permaculture is to ‘observe and interact,’” says Zito. “In viewing land or life alike, there is an awareness of and an appreciation for…