Ron Witherspoon / Rondell Fiberart

Ron Witherspoon, also known as Rondell, is a contemporary fiber artist whose work transforms traditional textile practices into expressive sculptural compositions. Closely associated with New Orleans, his practice reflects the city’s rich visual culture, where color, rhythm, and craftsmanship are deeply embedded in everyday life. Working with yarn and mixed fibers, Witherspoon is part of a broader movement that elevated fiber art into the realm of fine art, emphasizing material, process, and hand labor as central artistic concerns.

This colorful woven figure of a woman exemplifies Witherspoon’s ability to suggest the human form through flowing strands of vibrant fiber rather than literal detail. Cascades of saturated color create a sense of movement and vitality, while the tactile density of the materials gives the work a strong sculptural presence. Rooted in both tradition and contemporary expression, the piece conveys warmth, identity, and quiet dignity, reflecting the artist’s New Orleans–inflected sensibility and his commitment to making fiber a powerful vehicle for figurative art.