Exhibits & Performances, Felt & Fabric

Textile Show

I've submitted four wool felt appliqués to an open call group show at Gerrard Art Space in Toronto. The show runs from February 22 to March 12 with a reception this coming Saturday, Feb. 25, from 3 - 6 pm. The appliqués are ones I made in 2020. Here's one of them: Through the Window,… Continue reading Textile Show

Felt & Fabric

The Meeting

I finished this wool felt wall hanging this week. I worked on it slowly over a month and a half or two months and it was a struggle at times. I sewed and resewed after ripping out stitches that I felt could be improved. I went through many emotions while working that are sometimes part… Continue reading The Meeting

Felt & Fabric

Springtime During the Pandemic

I began working on this wool felt appliqué in the spring and finally finished it (for now anyway) during this past month. At first, when I assembled the shapes, the piece looked like a scene of innocence. That didn't feel right to me because this time has not been innocent what with the arrival of… Continue reading Springtime During the Pandemic