TAG Gallery presents What’s My Line?, TALA member Barbara Danzi’s whimsical quilts made from stitched lines and linear shapes.
”For this exhibit I created whimsical quilted compositions drawn from the cultural and linguistic associations of lines. Coastline, hemline, power lines, line dance, and “forgot my lines” are all depicted using fabric and stitching and hung in a woven installation alongside larger quilts made with painterly, expressive lines. I make these wall quilts by hand cutting solid-colored strips of fabric with gestural arm movements. I stitch the fabric pieces together using my sewing machine, creating seam lines that preserve the look of hand-drawn lines. I then add quilting stitches, either in straight lines or by drawing leaves or other designs which add layers of meaning to each composition. Together, the works consider line as both a visual structure and a cultural metaphor. In the Artist Talk I'll share some additional quilts that are not hung in the exhibit, tell stories about the quilts, my process, and the powerful personality of lines.”
Opening Reception:
Saturday,
Artist Talk:
Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday, 1 - 7pm