Mid Mod Collective Textile Collection
Dec
1
to Jul 1

Mid Mod Collective Textile Collection

ONGOING: Rotating textiles for mid century modern LOVERS!

Napkins and towels available in seasonal colors. Hand printing process makes each piece unique.

  • Napkins on cotton twill measure at 16 in x 16 in. (sold in pairs)

  • Towels on cotton rayon blend measure at 16 in x 23 in. (sold as a single)

  • Inks are transparent, soft to the touch, heat-set and will lighten slightly with first wash.

  • Outside edge is densely serged in coordinating color to provide durability.

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214 Magnolia Collection
Nov
27
to Mar 27

214 Magnolia Collection

Napkins and towels available in seasonal colors. Hand printing process makes each piece unique.


Napkins on cotton twill measure at 16 in x 16 in. (sold in pairs)


Towels on cotton rayon blend measure at 16 in x 23 in. (sold as a single)


Inks are transparent, soft to the touch, heat-set and will lighten slightly with first wash.


Outside edge is densely serged in coordinating color to provide durability.

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UTILITY
Apr
6
to May 28

UTILITY

OPENING FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 6:00 PM-9:00PM

My journey as an artist began with the comfort and connection associated with quilt making.  I taught myself to quilt in 2012 upon the arrival of my first son.  It was one of those huge transitions in life when you don’t really know what is about to happen next but you hold on and go for it.  Much to my surprise, this “little hobby” I was embarking on would lead to huge personal growth, branching out and meeting some of the most inspirational people here in Knoxville.   

Domestic life was a difficult adjustment for me, and through quilting I was able to find beauty and calm in the day to day hustle of child rearing.  The historically woman-dominated craft of quilting was becoming a way of life for me, as it has for so many before me.  For many years, women have been making these objects of utility to provide warmth and security to their loved ones, pouring their prayers and hardships into each one and weaving broken pieces back together.  The quilt’s utility is so appealing and practical, yet what goes into making the surface design of each quilt is so much more than useful--and this method of beautifying the home environment has a deep and rich history into which I step with each quilt I design..

Modern quilt making has evolved into a movement of personal expression which has spurred me to keep exploring, asking questions and searching for more.  My work is evolving, centering me and satisfying my need to be stimulated visually through color, composition and concept.  I’ve been influenced greatly by cut paper collage, abstract expressionism, print making and a love for what I call organic geometry.  There is a deep satisfaction in the calculated imperfections that come from creating by hand and being a work in progress, because these processes resonate with my experience.  I discover under-appreciated beauty in life's imperfections.  This show is about how much more there is to life than UTILITY.

This show is dedicated to the women who have taught me and encouraged me to explore.

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