Lucia LaVilla-Havelin has been a working artist for almost 50 years, pushing the boundaries of stitchery, using traditional “women’s work” in unexpected ways, while addressing contemporary subject matter. Themes include the environment, nature (both real and imagined), political and social issues and concerns of women.
She has had numerous solo exhibitions in both Texas and New York State.  Her work has been exhibited nationally in invitational and juried shows, including in Arizona, California, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia and most recently the solo exhibition, “The Meditative Activist” at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts, Brownsville, Texas in August 2023.  LaVilla-Havelin is represented by Mix Haus Gallery in Comfort, Texas.
Images of LaVilla-Havelin’s work have been published in American Craft Magazine and Surface Design Journal. Her artwork can be found in over 40 private collections throughout the United States.  To view the work, see her website: www.lucialavillahavelin.com.

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