OBJECT & THING At Troutbeck

Object & Thing is honored to collaborate with Troutbeck, a historic Hudson Valley estate and hotel, in presenting a solo exhibition of fiber-based wall works by New York artist Kiva Motnyk. Motnyk spent time at Troutbeck during the summer months, collecting botanical materials from the property’s extensive gardens and partnering with chef Vincent Gilberti to re-purpose vegetable matter to make natural dyes for the works. Motnyk is deeply inspired by nature, often titling her pieces after the landscape surrounding her home in the Catskills. She approaches her work as though painting with fabric, often drawing out sketches for her color-blocked panels before beginning her stitching. For Troutbeck, Motnyk has planned a site-specific commissions for the library, along with a new body of work for the gallery space. The opening events included a public talk and a natural dye workshop led by both Motnyk and longtime collaborator, Susan Cianciolo. The Exhibition is on view Autumn 2025.