{"title":"Mimi Hay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/Mimi_Hay.png?v=1773851930\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrtle Beach, SC | \u003cspan class=\"exhibiting-since-blurb\"\u003eExhibiting Since 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Japan, my esthetic was influenced by Japanese furniture, pottery, kimonos, tea ceremony and ikebana. I use textured, pleated, embroidered fabrics. I do my own shibori – Japanese pleating and dyeing techniques, to further the textured palette. Teaching various kinds of shibori and surface design techniques keeps me experimenting with new processes constantly. Beginning as a collage and quilting artist 28 years ago, I started with wall pieces, landscape pillows and delicate appliqué and beaded table runners. Working on a graduate degree in visual studies, I was influenced by sculpture, papermaking, printmaking and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese studies led to further exploration in three dimensional clothing, surface design and fashion design. I have been sewing since the age of 12, had take tailoring courses and continued to develop designs for myself of increasing complexity. It became evident to me that “fiber wearable” would allow me to blend art with fashion. Kimonos were a natural beginning for selling wearable art. Other jacket, dress, skirt ensembles for special occasions grew out of that period. I continue to support myself as a full time exhibiting artist. My work is represented in banks, libraries, hospitals, retreat centers, offices, and private homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"exhibiting-since-blurb\"\u003eSocial Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"exhibiting-since-blurb\"\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Mimi-Hay-Designs\/100076127313592\/#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMimi Hayes Designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kimono-collar-coat-burgundy","title":"Kimono Collar Coat - Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eKimono Collar Coat - Burgundy by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50731904368924,"sku":"467-04368","price":236.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/04368.jpg?v=1749145757"},{"product_id":"brick-black-faux-suede-vest","title":"Brick\/Black Faux Suede Vest","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrick\/Black Faux Suede Vest by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50731909546268,"sku":"467-09546","price":183.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/09546.jpg?v=1749145883"},{"product_id":"shawl-collar-knit-coat","title":"Shawl Collar Knit Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eShawl Collar Knit Coat by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50731911348508,"sku":"467-11348","price":176.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/11348.jpg?v=1749146058"},{"product_id":"japanese-zip-coat-1","title":"Japanese Zip Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Zip Coat handcrafted by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51983625158940,"sku":"467-00174","price":236.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/00174-2.jpg?v=1749145039"},{"product_id":"shawl-collar-knit-coat-1","title":"Shawl Collar Knit Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eShawl Collar Knit Coat by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize M\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51983690957084,"sku":"467-11348","price":176.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/11348-2.jpg?v=1749146111"},{"product_id":"shawl-collar-knit-coat-2","title":"Shawl Collar Knit Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eShawl Collar Knit Coat by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51983691317532,"sku":"467-11348","price":176.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/11348-3.jpg?v=1749146139"},{"product_id":"shawl-collar-knit-coat-3","title":"Shawl Collar Knit Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eShawl Collar Knit Coat by Exhibiting Artist in Fiber, Mimi Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay, Mimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51983691448604,"sku":"467-11348","price":176.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/0844\/0092\/files\/11348-4.jpg?v=1749146159"}],"url":"https:\/\/piedmontcraftsmen.shop\/collections\/mimi-hay.oembed","provider":"Piedmont Craftsmen Craft Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}