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Patchwork Professional article

My work is featured in this month’s issue of Patchwork Professional, a beautiful publication from Germany. The small image left center is mine, a detail of Reflections (full image below). I wonder if my high-school German will be adequate to the task of reading the articles? Hmm, probably not.

The gorgeous quilt on the right is Seaside Town by Alicia Merrett, part of her Mapping and Recording series in which she interprets landscape from a bird’s eye view. Alicia says, “I explore colour from a variety of sources – the urban and natural environment, mapping, literature, music, the world around us – and reflect it in the textiles that are my passion.” Visit her web site for more luscious color and line work.

Reflections, 38 x 92 (diptych), ©2008 Deidre Adams (click image for larger view)

January 21st, 2011|Fiber / mixed media, Miscellaneous|2 Comments

America Celebrates opening reception

Last Friday, the Longmont Museum in Longmont, Colorado, hosted a lovely reception for America Celebrates. The exhibition was beautifully designed, and the space is first-class. A good number of the artists were in attendance, several traveling from out of town just for this event. I was surprised at how large the opening night crowd was. Judith Trager deserves high praise for her skill in curating and producing this exhibition. Many thanks to her for an outstanding show!

Opening reception at the Longmont Museum gets a strong turnout

Judith Trager with Cinco de Mayo

Patty and Wes Hawkins with Patty’s The Red Truck: Fiftieth Anniversary

Linda Faires with Vaishaka Day (Festival of the Buddha)

Terise Harrington with The Run for the Roses

Elizabeth Davison with America Celebrates our Communities

Jamie Bolane with All Saints’ Day

Carol Watkins with Celebrating the Vernal Equinox

Anne Theobald with America Celebrates Tennis

Carol Waugh with Celebrate Our Differences

Lea McComas with Wrapped In Tradition

Gay Lasher with Diwali: The Hindu Festival of Lights

Carol Waugh, Patty Hawkins, Deidre Adams, Vicki Carlson

The Longmont Museum is offering a catalog of the exhibition for $10. The exhibition runs through March 13, 2011.

January 16th, 2011|Exhibitions, Fiber / mixed media|Comments Off

America Celebrates! Quilts of Joy and Remembrance

America Celebrates! Quilts of Joy and Remembrance is an exhibition of 56 art quilts made to celebrate holidays and events, from the 4th of July and Mardi Gras to the Festival of the Buddha and Derby Day. Art quilters from across the country have contributed to this show that depicts the celebrations of our lives. Curated by internationally known contemporary quilt artist Judith Trager, the exhibit will travel throughout the United States, beginning with its debut at the Longmont Museum.

January 15 – March 13
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont Colorado

I am honored to be included in this exhibition. When given a choice of events to represent, I chose Winter Solstice, one of my favorite days of the year. My statement:

Typically celebrated on the shortest day of the year, The Winter Solstice marks the end of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days. For me, winter is a time of stillness and subtle beauty, a time to look inward and to recharge. The subdued colors of the landscape and sky hold a silent promise of the renewal to come.

January 13th, 2011|Art|Comments Off

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Reflections, 38 x 92 (diptych), ©2008 Deidre Adams (click image for larger view)