Fringe Selects at Shaker Museum

Katie Stout was invited by Shaker Museum Executive Director Lacy Schutz to explore their holdings and curate a selection of objects for an exhibition titled Fringe Selects on view at their temporary pop up space in Downtown Chatham, New York. The objects Stout was drawn to are not what one usually thinks of as classic Shaker work. Take the fetishistic bull blinder that looks like a bustier, or the trippy looking mushroom shaped spool holder. Her selections – mostly women made objects – are presented alongside two brand new chairs hand made by Stout and inspired by signature Shaker bonnets.