Gallery Tag

Narration lends power to a historic object, but it also gives it very different concept than perhaps a piece of abstract art on display at a gallery that simple lists the artist, title, medium, and size. Where does this leave us with textiles? Can we have them be both art and artifact? I think the answer is unequivocally yes...

What do quilts mean to you? Have you ever wondered about that old family quilt? The one draped over the arm of your grandfather’s chair or found in a trunk in the attic? Maybe you’ve thought about how old it is, who made it, or “why do we still have it after all these years?”....