Hanging Fibre Art...

Yesterday my friend and I went to see the fibre art show, Edge of The Forest. If you get a chance to see the show, currently at Art Square Gallery in Toronto (until May 4th), it is certainly worthwhile! I was especially taken by the beautiful work of Sheila Thompson. Her stunning felt art pieces are incredible!

The show did leave me wondering about 'traditional galleries' hanging fibre art. As this image shows, the art is hung using the same system that probably works well for framed art, canvases, etc., but I felt it didn't showcase these pieces in the best way.

I know that when I was involved in hanging the Fibre Content shows, those of us hanging the shows were a group of fibre artists (and friends/family) who understood the work and used a variety of means to hang the pieces so that the method chosen suited the particular piece, rather than using one system and trying to make all of the pieces conform to that 'structure'.

I sometimes also notice that attempts are made to hang fibre art pieces using traditional quilt show hanging methods...again, not alway the best way to showcase the work.

What do you think?



As stated above, I think the show is worth seeing, but if you are unable to get out to one the venues, you can also see the work on their site.

I took a few detailed photos of some of the pieces since I was so taken by the beautiful work. No commentary...just enjoy...

Fibre Content Opens Tomorrow!

It's finally here! Yesterday I was at the gallery helping to hang the show, and I'm so excited with the outstanding quality of the work!

I thought I'd give you a bit of a behind the scenes sneak peak...(scan down below the poster)

It's amazing how many people it takes to hang a large show like this!  Yoshi was with me, as always, and she was an excellent supervisor!



From blank walls...

 

 

 

   

Yoshi found that the job of supervising was exhausting yesterday!

We're back at it today, hanging the remaining work, adding the labels to the walls and tidying up to get ready for the opening tomorrow.

I do hope you can make it to see the show. You won't regret it!

Threadworks Travelling Show

I just found out that "Ode to Dr. Seuss" will be included in the Threadworks travelling show.   If you have the opportunity to get to the Wellington County Museum before June 9th, you'll be able to see the full show (the travelling show will not included all of the pieces shown in Elora/Fergus due to space limitations).  I hope you'll consider visiting the show if it comes to a location near you.  Here's the schedule of dates and locations: 

  

Threadworks 2013 WATER travelling exhibit

                                                                                                2013

1.  Wellington County Museum, Elora/Fergus                April 20 - June 9

2.  Joshua Creek Gallery, Oakville                                -  to be confirmed

3.  Temiskaming Art Gallery, Haileybury                       Sept. 1 - Oct. 25

4.  Fort Frances Museum                                            Nov. 4 - Dec. 14 (or so)

                                                                                                2014

5.  Dryden and District Museum                                  Jan. 4 - Feb. 22

6.  Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora                       March 9 - April 27

7.  Thunder Bay Museum                                            May 11 - June 29

8.  Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake             July 12 - August 30

9.  Arthur Child Heritage Museum, Gananoqué              Sept. 12 - Oct. 31

                                                                                                2015

10.  Bruce County Museum, South Hampton                 November 2014 - March 2015

11.  The Station Gallery, Whitby                                  March 13 - May 3

12. Woodstock Art Gallery                                          May 15 - July 5

13. Gibson Gallery, Amherstburg                                 TBA                                    

Returns to Elora

** please note that these are when the show arrives at these venues ... the actual opening will be determined by the individual galleries.

GOEs Upcoming Shows...

I've finished the promotional postcards for my fibre art group and we're ready to let the world know about our upcoming shows.  It's going to be a busy and exciting year! The images on the postcard are a teaser of some of the pieces that we'll be showing.  I hope you'll be able to come and see us!