We had a nice break from our regular routine and went with our little homeschool group for another docent tour at one of the local galleries. This one was called The Seditious Stitch. The artists in the show seek to demonstrate that fiber arts, usually relegated to domestic and decorative craft, can be on par with modernist painting and sculpture.
Pieces above and below by artist Sheila Hicks
Work by Stephen Sollins...
Artist Hildur Bjarnadottir stitched "moss" on this tablecloth...
Sitting in the middle of "Lost in the Tall Grass: Sunday" by local artist Stephanie Marvel...
Sister trying her hand at weaving...
Our docent had a small activity for the kids afterwards - gluing a variety of yarn, in any inspired pattern, to a piece of black construction paper. The kids enjoyed the tour and it was nice for me to be able to sit back and let someone else be in charge for a bit ;) I enjoyed being a "bystander" and observing the kids in a different setting. I was able to concentrate on picture-taking and absorb all the creativity on display. Very relaxing and a good outing for all of us!
I love this! We have an art gallery just a few blocks away from home that we like to visit every few months, but what a treat to have a docent guided tour - I'm going to look into that at our gallery.
Posted by: molly | April 06, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I have just started following your fun. Loved your post and pics. We have a local museum in our itty bitty town that does amazing art programs with kids. I love it. What I love most is that my 4 year old thinks of museums as a public, accessible and interesting place. I am just learning that as an adult. I was always intimidated as a child. We recently visited the Gees Bend exhibit in a neighboring town. Inspiring.
Love your new banner!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Brynn | April 06, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Absolutely fiber arts being art. Love that coiling in the 2nd picture. Hmmm...Sheila Hicks? I've heard the name; close to -- years ago in my textile design class. Wonderful. Glad you got to go. Wish our homeschool co-op did art field trips. That would be fun!
Posted by: Ellen | April 06, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Very interesting! Love the new look and header! :)
Posted by: Denise | April 05, 2008 at 11:16 PM
oooo, those creations look amazing.
Posted by: zoe krylova | April 04, 2008 at 07:51 PM
ooo, I would have loved to go to this. And your picture, as usual, are beautiful. My 7yo son and I are taking a crochet/knitting/embroidery class.
Posted by: Madeline | April 04, 2008 at 08:54 AM
This looks like great stuff! We have a drop spindle and spinning field trip planned for Friday. My fiber crazed daughter and I are really looking forward to it.
Posted by: Kristen | April 02, 2008 at 07:20 AM
That looks like an amazing exhibition. We went to a fibre exhibition recently and it was quite dull and there was nothing we could touch or experience like the forest or weaving above. How fantastic for young people to be able to interact with art that way.
Posted by: Gwyn | April 01, 2008 at 03:33 PM