Penland Winter Residency

Written By Regina Durante Jestrow

I’ve been awarded a Fellowship for the 2026 Penland School of Craft Winter Residency!

This year, Penland School of Craft received 413 applications from across the country and abroad; a select few of which have been invited to join together on campus in January. I’m excited to be included in this group of artists, and I know my time at Penland will be productive and inspiring.

I will be working on dyeing new textiles for my solo show at Ivester Contemporary, in Austin TX, scheduled for September 2026.

Regina Durante Jestrow

Regina Durante Jestrow (1978) is a textile artist from Queens, New York, who currently calls Miami, Florida, her home. Her artistic journey began in her formative years, as she learned sewing and crocheting from her mother, igniting a passion that would become a lifelong force. This connection to Fiber arts is the bedrock of her artistic practice. Relocating to Miami allowed Jestrow to delve into quilting. This became a source of solace and creative expression. In her Miami home studio, the sewing machine, a symbol of comfort and creativity, continued taking center stage.

Regina Jestrow's artistic exploration is deeply rooted in women's rights and history, combined with a deep appreciation for the patterns and stories drawn from the enduring traditions of American quilt-making. Her art quilts feature a fusion of new and second-hand fabrics, including hand-dyed and manipulated textiles, through various techniques, including natural and reactive dyes, inks, staining, and controlled burning. The resulting pieces reflect the colors and patterns that evoke Miami's dynamic cultural diversity and landscape. Her affinity for textile arts pushes the boundaries of the medium, resulting in a diverse body of work that includes painting, drawings, sculptural installations, textile wall hangings, and functional objects.

https://www.reginajestrow.com
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