Tag: fabric

Exhibits & Performances, Painting, Printmaking

Kevork Mourad

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For the past 2 weekends, I've gone to the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto to see the work of Kevork Mourad, who was artist in residence at the Museum. I wasn't familiar with his work, but was drawn to watch him work because he was combining painting and printmaking. I loved seeing him work last… Continue reading Kevork Mourad

Exhibits & Performances, Felt & Fabric

Textile Show

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I've put 2 wall hangings in a textile show in Toronto at GAS--Gerrard Art Space. The show is an open call, non-juried exhibit. The reception will be this coming Saturday, Jan 13, and the show will last until Jan. 28. I haven't shown much work physically in a few years, so this may be a… Continue reading Textile Show

Felt & Fabric

Playin’ Around

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When I was making fabric quilts and appliqués in the '90s, I became interested in old folk dolls and puppets. I made one or two simple puppets at the time. This is one of them. It's a cross between a doll and puppet. The head, which is stuffed with batting, sits on a piece of… Continue reading Playin’ Around

Felt & Fabric

Oh My!

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In addition to reviewing my earlier work, I'm also doing new work. This small wall hanging is a combination of both. I found it in a box of partially finished cloth works I started years ago. I decided to finish it in the evenings, sewing as I listened to the amazing and wonderful stories on Moth Radio online. I turned… Continue reading Oh My!