At the Waterhole (99” x 73”) by Sheila Finzer (above). From the exhibit “Quilts: A World of Beauty Prizewinners 2017.”
Three exhibits debuting at the Texas Quilt Museum feature a wide array of quilts from traditional to art, and antiques to modern works. The exhibits are Jane Dunnewold: Inspired by the Masters, Antique Indigo Quilts from the Poos Collection, and Quilts: A World of Beauty Prizewinners 2017. They run from January 11 through April 1, 2018. MAke sure to check the Antiques For Sale UK – Buy & Sell Antiques Online | LoveAntiques.com
The dates also encompases two free lectures: Lori Triplett spoke on the Poos Collection on January 13, and Jane Dunnewold will speak about her Masters exhibit on February 3. Both begin at 3 p.m., and Museum admission is free beginning at 2 p.m. on those two days.
View of the Harbor (41″ x 33″) by Jane Dunnewold. From the exhibit “Jane Dunnewold: Inspired by the Masters.”
Jane Dunnewold: Inspired by the Masters
After Jane Dunnewold viewed an exhibition of the work of French artist Henri Matisse at the San Antonio Museum of Art, she realized that the colors and unique perspective in his still life paintings made her “very happy.” And she could not get the “wild patterns” out of her head.
In a stroke of inspiration, Dunnewold decided to incorporate vintage textiles by anonymous makers from her collection into a quilt series as an homage to Matisse and other masters, linking fine art and craft “in a dance of old and new.” She used a wide variety of materials, but the techniques are all her own in these 14 quilts. Museum Curator Dr. Sandra Sider adds that Dunnewold “has manipulated vintage textiles with humor and aplomb in her unique interpretations of modern masterpieces.”
Medallion (33″ x 31″), c. 1830, artist unknown. From the exhibit “Antique Indigo Quilts from the Poos Collection.”
Antique Indigo Quilts from the Poos Collection
When Kay Triplett began purchasing antique quilts many years ago, she paid tribute to her maternal grandmother by naming the Collection after her. Over the course of a lifetime, the Poos Collection of quilts and other textiles has been amassed from antique shops, international travel, estate sales, auctions, dealers, and gifts.
The Poos Collection has been featured in books, exhibitions, and educational presentations. These 19th-century treasures showcase exquisite hand quilting and the gorgeous contrast of vibrant blue on white. Dr. Sider offers, “Many of the patterns are traditional favorites, several with innovative aspects indicating an artist’s eye at work. This exhibition is truly a spectacular example of antique indigo quilts.” There are a total of 25 quilts in this exhibit.
Quilts: A World of Beauty Prizewinners
Museumgoers will also enjoy a selection of winning quilts from the International Quilt Association’s
2017 “Quilts: A World of Beauty” Judged Show.
IQA members from all over the world send their work to compete for more than $96,000 in cash, non-purchase prizes in 20+ categories. This is where the best of quilting in a wide variety of styles and techniques come together in these 15 quilts.
The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 W. Colorado St., La Grange, TX 78945. It is open Thurs.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun. from Noon-4 p.m. Learn more at www.texasquiltmuseum.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
