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?”....
Do you have some old photos of you and your family members hiding in a shoebox under your bed? Or maybe your folks have them stashed away in some moving boxes or albums in the attic. Wherever they may be kept, memories of your family are precious, so why not pull them out and showcase them in your home? ...
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