used to show the clans wealth in the Potlatch gatherings, a day of feasting and gift giving.
It was fun to see the textile of the Southwest, displayed in such honor...even though I am surround by them here in the Four Corners. There was a great display of cradle boards and I told the others that I still see the Ute Mountain Ute mom's have their little ones in cradle boards in our local grocery store- propped up in the shopping cart!
and then the gorgeous beading and leather work of the Plains Indians...
Then we took a break in the Museum's cozy library, where I clicked through some of the art at the Louvre- don't you love the World Wide Web!
Before meeting up withDr. Zrebiec for a tour of the Textile Gallery.
Where we got to see, amongst my favorites...
DAM Crazy
Jane Matthews
Literally made from recycled museum calnders, and flyers.
I also loved...
Lia Cook
whose work is so amazing and I could not begin to explain her process so here is her website.
Carol Shinn
Another artist I couldn't begin to explain so here is her website
But my favorite and apparently also a lot of the school children's who come through the DAM on school field trips is this one- which I can't tell you who the artist is because I can not find the print out Dr. Zrebiec gave us- that is horrible- anyone reading this who knows the artist name please comment!
The quilt is rather large- and the detail- a story is being told all over it. Some day I might make something this big........of course Dr. Zrebiec mentioned all the ailments of the hands and shoulders these ladies are enduring, so.....maybe I will stay small!
Thank so much for posting photos of the Museum. I did not get to go, so these are really special to see. Nancy
ReplyDeletei think it's Wedding Reception at Batschelet Hall by Arlette Rose Gosiewski
ReplyDeleteLooks like an enriching experience. Thanks for the review.
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