Harlem Sewn Up: Quilted Reflections of a Community.curated by Laura R. Gadson
Now at the Interchurch Center Gallery
475 Riverside Drive
@ 120th street
Harlem Sewn Up assembles a group of artists whose use of thread and fabric dynamically vocalizes their insights and views. These fiber griots, being influenced by this world renowned community, tell a variety of Harlem tales through their expressive work. Reflections of the past, commentary on the now, and bright hopes for the future are shared through their dramatic use of textiles and techniques.
If you missed this exhibition at the Dwyer Cultural Center you now have another chance. From now through March the exhbit will be shown in 2 parts. The first exhibititon, "Community" will run through mid February. featuring the work of:
Myrah Brown Green
Michael Cummings
Adriene Cruz
Ife Felix
Laura R. Gadson
Dindga McCanon
Diane Pryor Holland
Faith Ringgold
Harlem Girls Quilting Circle
For interest in purchasing one of the quilts in the Harlem Sewn Up Exhibition please see the HSU art list.
