ABOUT
Joel Fremion
Growing up in his grandparent’s upholstery/fabric shop and being the son of an interior designer, Joel’s early college education centered around architectural and interior design.
As he explored the fine arts, particularly painting, he eventually created his own technique of “fabric collage”. This very tactile artwork is an intricate blend of fabric and leather to create collages that are then further enhanced with painted details.
The result is remarkably detailed images that startle the eye and intrigue the mind.
On Display Now
Featured Work
# 214 – Still Life with Lemons
#290 – Sunday Afternoon
at the Museum
#342 – Material Me II
Awards
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- Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana Artists 86th Annual Exhibit – Jury Prize of Distinction 2018
- Fairview Heights, Illinois, Midwest Salute to the Arts – Best of category, 2-D Mixed 2018
- Indiana Artists Members Show, – Merit Award 2018, 2022
- Carmel, Indiana International Arts Festival – Best of Category, 2-D Mixed Media 2018
- Carmel, Indiana International Arts Festival – Best in Media – 2018
- South Bend “For the Love of Art” – Best of Show 2017
- Milwaukee Museum of Art “Lakefront Festival of Art” – Best of Show, Mixed Media 2D – 2017
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- Madison Museum of Art “Art Fest on the Square” – Best of Show, Mixed Media 2D – 2017
- Indiana Artists Club – First Place – 2014, 2011, 2010, 2004, 2002, 2019
- Indiana Artists Club – Jury Prize of Distinction – 2018, 2021, 2022
- Richmond Art Museum 121st Annual Show – First Place – 2019
- Honey Well Center 92 County – Best of Show – 2019
- Art on The Square. Belleville, Illinois – Award of Excellence – 2019
- Richmond Art Museum – Merit Award – 2020
- Crosby Art Festival of Toledo – Best of Show, 2021
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- Riverwalk Art Festival – Naperville, IL – Best of Show, 2021
- Richmond Art Museum – Merit Award – 123rd Annual Exhibition, 2021
- Cain Park Art Festival – Cleveland, Ohio – Best of Show – 2022
- Orchard Lake Art Festival – Detroit Michigan – Best of Show – 2022
- Philadephia Museum of Art Fine Craft Show – Best New Exhibitor – 2022
Fort Wayne Artist Guild
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- Best of Show – 2014, 2013, 1999, 1994
- Guild Memorial Award 2011, 2010, 2009, 1999
- First Place, Other Medium – 1998
- First Place, Other Medium, Fiber – 1997
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
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- First Retrospective Show – 2013 – 2014
- Contemporary Realism Biennial – 2012, 2010
Hoosier Salon (Indiana State Museum)
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- Jury Prize of Distinction – 2012
- Outstanding Work, Any Medium – 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2009
- Outstanding Floral Painting – 1999, 2008
- Distinguished Work, Contemporary – 2007
- Best Work, First-Time Exhibitor – 1992
- Second Place Best Still Life – 2021
- Juror’s Special Award – 2022
Midwest Museum of Art
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- Best Fiber – 1986, 1995, 2000, 2008
Evansville Museum of Arts & Science
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- Midwest Museum of American Art, Best Fiber
Gasparilla Festival of Art (Tampa, FL)
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- Board of Directors Award – 2002
Penrod Arts Festival (Indianapolis)
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- Kurt Vonnegut Award – 2002
- Best of Show – 1996
Indiana Heritage Arts (Nashville, IN)
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- Award of Excellence – 2003
- Merit Award – 2002
- Best Mixed Media – 2000, 2001
Indiana State Fair (Indianapolis, IN)
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- First Place – 1994
- Second Place – 1995, 1999
- Governor’s Choice Award (selected for 3-month exhibit at Governor’s Mansion) – 1998
- First and Second Places, Fiber – 1998, 1997
- Second and Third Places – 1996
Covington Art Fair
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- Best of Show – 1998, 2002
- Best Two Dimensional – 1996, 1997
Address
102 Bittersweet Ln.
Ossian, IN 46777
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Holidays: Closed