Nearly Home

This exhuberant piece traveled about with the SAQA NY/NY exhibition "By Contrast" and I had a good time as part of the explaining crew when it was nearby. The SAQA group will organize another; they are good at finding wonderful venues. I'll be happy to have it home, and maybe find a matching plaid shirt.
 

Hanging With My Quilt Show Friends

Yesterday I was invited to talk about the exhibit of the NJ/NY SAQA group "By Contrast." It was part of the Genesee Valley Quilt Fest, and I felt at home with friends I've known for years, as well as some in the recent times. This SAQA show will travel for two more venues. Then my work (seen behind me) is home.
 

Getting Some Air

 

I judge the value of the work, as well as the value of the exhibition, on how much space there is -- breathing space -- between artworks. This exhibition of SAQA NJ/NY at RoCo has enough to separate the works. I've seen better, I usually see worse. It will travel and redistribute, with different results.

Apparent Contradictions

 

It was opening night for the SAQA NJ/NY exhibition 'Apparent Contradictions' and the crowd was thick. And the panel discussion went well, some great questions, and always a good vibe from the Rochester Contemporary Art Center staff, they put on a remarkable event. So, go see this show -- till September 20.

Disarrangement

 

Here's the full version of 'Disarrangement' that will be part of the SAQA NJ/NY exhibition at Rochester Contemporary that opens this Saturday. Close inspection (for those who know I love to hide squares,) will reveal a few squares that are let-in to the overall large print. Something that intrigues me to no end.
 

Ordered Chaos

Finished and hung. It's my latest off the longarm and I'll bring this to Art Quilt Midwest with me. I'm also going to add this as an entry to the SAQA NY/NJ call for the "By Contrast" exhibit. At 53 x 39 it fits the size requirements for accepted work. Cross your fingers, but meanwhile, it'll be on the plane to Kansas.
 

SAQA Takeover at Cornell

A small but mighty group of SAQA-NY/NJ members gave talks to a garment construction class at Cornell University. Catherine Blumenkamp graciously shared her class, their constructions, and the workrooms. Jean Gerow shows her process, I tagged a student with a printed scarf. Very fun!