The winter exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum will feature top winners from the International Quilt Association’s judged show, a series of stunning pictorial works by one of the world’s best-known quilt artists, and a world premiere “seasonal” collection by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
The exhibits “World of Beauty: IQA Prizewinners 2018,” “Stories of West Africa by Hollis Chatelain,” and “Season After Season” will run January 10-March 24, 2018.
In addition, Museum Curator Dr. Sandra Sider will give a free lecture called “Season After Season: Behind the Scenes” on February 23 at 3 p.m. (with Museum admission free beginning at 2 p.m.). She will also be signing copies of the new book from SAQA for which she was the editor, Art Quilts Unfolding: 50 Years of Innovation.
Dr. Sider comments “With fascinating art quilts in Galleries II and III, and the gorgeous World of Beauty IQA prizewinners gracing Gallery I, we will definitely brighten your winter days.” Here’s a rundown of the exhibits:
OVER THE WAVES by Setsuko Matsushima. From the exhibit “World of Beauty: IQA Prizewinners 2018.”
World of Beauty: IQA Prizewinners 2018
These 32 quilts all took home a prize from the more than 600 entered and 325 finalists in the quilt world’s most prestigious annual competition. The show featured more than 20 different categories and $97,250 in cash (non-purchase) prizes, awarded at the 2018 International Quilt Festival Houston.
The quilts on display include Over the Waves by Setsuko Matsushima, which won the Founders Award. This unique combination of traditional patchwork and representational imagery stood out among all the other contestants. Mary Olson’s appliquéd quilt Perseverance took a category second prize, demonstrating her mastery of the process.
As always, the annual “World of Beauty” exhibition bring you an inspirational gathering of contemporary traditional quilting along with art quilts, representing the broad spectrum of quilt culture celebrated by the International Quilt Festival. Note: This exhibit will only be on display until March 10. It will be replaced by an early installation of the “Southern Charm: Antique Quilts from the Collection of Mary. W. Kerr” exhibit for the final weekend.
FABRICS FOR SALE by Hollis Chatelain. From the exhibit “Stories of West Africa by Hollis Chatelain.”
Stories of West Africa by Hollis Chatelain
These 15 colorful art quilts relate to the cultures encountered by Chatelain while doing humanitarian work and residing in Africa. Her use of textiles conveys the warmth of this society, with the background of each quilt inspired by the beautiful and decorative fabrics that are omnipresent in West Africa.
This exhibit portrays a strong sense of community and family unity. Museumgoers will also be able to listen to Chatelain’s own voice in her podcast which tells a short story about each textile piece, inviting the viewer to learn more about the people, traditions, and textiles of West Africa.
THE RIVER OF LIFE by Alicia Merrett. From the exhibit “Season After Season.”
Season After Season
This new touring exhibition from Studio Art Quilt Associates is making its world premiere at the Museum. This inspiring exhibition from artists around the world offers creative explorations about these passages through time, from the seasonal changes in the world around us to the personal transitions that are part of life’s journey.
Season After Season also exemplifies the amazing diversity of techniques and processes utilized by contemporary quilt artists. Museum co-directors Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes juried the exhibit.
The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 W. Colorado St., La Grange, TX 78945. It is open Thurs.-Sat. from 10 am-4 pm, and Sun. from Noon-4 pm. Learn more at texasquiltmuseum.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Note: The Museum will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24-January 9.
