“MetroTextural” is the latest group exhibition of twenty-one
new works by members of the Manhattan Quilters Guild, an eclectic group
of professional fiber artists who meet in New York City. The rules were
relatively simple: Create a quilted work measuring 36 inches square that
relates somehow to ideas of texture and the city. This exhibition celebrates
the visual feast of New York City, from serendipitous juxtapositions
of signage and advertisements to the surface ornamentation of historic
buildings. The works created specifically for this exhibition include
vibrant abstractions, architectural details, witty interpretations of
the grid, and the visual rhythm of New York voices. Techniques range
from scintillating piecework and illusionistic appliqué to painting
and photo transfer. Diversity in the urban scene is a common thread that
unifies the quilts in “MetroTextural,” which will
tour through 2009.
Benartex generously provided fabric to be used in
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| MetroTextural is hosted by Quiltart, an Internet mail list for contemporary quilters. Please visit Quiltart.com to see more work by our talented subscribers. |
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