“Marriage Sets” from left: Kay Sekimachi’s #25 “Hornet’s Nest Paper Bowl,” 1999, 4 1/4 x 7, hornet’s nest paper, laminated and Krylon coated, paired with Bob Stocksdale’s #40, “Chichem, Mexico,” 1999, 4 1/4 x 7, Collection of Forrest L. Merrill. Miniature “Marriage in Form” set: Sekimachi’s #36, “Hornet’s Nest Paper Bowl,” 1993, 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2, paired with Stocksdale’s #24, “Mpingo,” 1993, 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2. Collection of Signe Mayfield. Stocksdale’s #28, “Cocobolo, Guatemala,” 1999, 1 x 5 x 4, paired with Sekimachi’s #33, “Orange Paper Bowl,” 1998, 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2, orange antique Japanese paper, laminated and Krylon coated. Collection of Paul Stricklin.

BERKELEY — “Loom & Lathe: The Art of Kay Sekimachi and Bob Stocksdale” is running through April 27 at the Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. on the eastern boundary of Live Oak Park.

“Loom & Lathe,” which opened on March 16, surveys the work of distinguished fiber artist Sekimachi, now in her 80s, and internationally known wood turner Stocksdale, who died in 2003 at the age of 89. The artists, who were married for 33 years, have been celebrated in their respective fields both in this country and abroad.

The exhibition is composed of 80 works — woven pieces and several paper and mixed-media works by Sekimachi and turned wooden vessels by Stocksdale — selected from various public and private collections, most of which has never been previously exhibited. An illustrated catalogue with curatorial essays and an exhibition checklist accompanies the show. Organized by the Berkeley Art Center and guest curator Robbin Henderson, the show will travel nationally.

Sekimachi will sign copies of the book at BAC on Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are always welcomed. For more information, call (510) 644-6893 or visit www.berkeleyartcenter.org.

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