Friday, October 16, 2015

From Insects to Elephants - Exhibit

Three of my thread paintings will be featured at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts' exhibit, "From Insects to Elephants", from October 21, 2015 through January 10, 2016.

I was thrilled to see my "Mr. Oziapous" featured on the WMQFA announcement postcard.

I'm very honored to be included in the group of 64 artists which curators Linda Reuss Benson and Linn Woodard selected from Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Maine, Texas, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Colorado, Washington, Connecticut, Georgia, New Mexico, Tennessee, Kansas, North Carolina, and Florida:

Eileen Daniels
Salley Mavor
Barbara Yates Beasley
Terri Sankovitz
Myra Van Uxem
Suzanne Mouton Riggio
Larkin Van Horn
Mary Alice Hart
Velda Newman
Grace Errea
Susan Balisterri
Cindy Garcia
Barbara Barrick McKie
Susan Carlson
Ginny Eckley
Melanie Marr
Jane Broaddus
Judith Roderick
Susan Brubaker Knapp
Linn Woodard
Darlene Determan
Bonnie Patton
Christine Sommerfelt
Paula Salzman
Candy Flynn
Jane Davila
Wendy Butler Berns
Nellie Durand
Nancy Linz
Deb Kinder
Barbara Strobel Lardon
Ruth Powers
Lisa Binkley
Marla Morris-Kennedy
Linda Teddlie Minton
Judy Raddatz
Karla Spinks
Nancee Ariagno
Barbara Kile
Pam Moller
Sandy Bates
Deanna Peterson
Jennifer Heynen
Anita Carpenter
Sue Rasmussen
Joyce Krueger
Michele Oxman
Christine Sparrow
Monica Ingwersen
Lorraine Jewell
Linda Reuss Benson
Laura Krasinski
Mary Young
Norma Klimpke
Hope Wilmarth
Vicki Quint
David Taylor
Kathy Golden
Tricia Glaister
Sharon L. Malec
Katherine Sharpless
Rhonda McClure
Mary Alice Schueler
Gayle Simpson

"Insects, correct to the smallest detail, multi-colored hippos and elephants, views of the undersea world, whimsical pincushions, favorite family pets, barnyard animals, and others more exotic -- all are part of WMQFA's celebration of nature's creations."


Mr. Oziapous, 4x6"

Stargazer, 12x12"

Miss Bliss, 12x12"

If you're in the neighborhood, wave at my three little pieces for me, would you?

"From Insects to Elephants"
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
Cedarburg, WI
www.wiquiltmuseum.com
October 21, 2015 - January 10, 2016
Opening Reception is November 8, noon to 3:00 p.m.

5 comments:

  1. These are amazing, Linda. I love the way you cropped the portraits and did all that thread work. I'd love to see these in person. it's sure to be a great show.

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    1. Thanks so much, Norma! I'm discovering that creative cropping is an important factor for tiny artwork ... thank you for noticing!

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  2. You should try to make it up to the show. A 22' crocodile by Susan Carlson. Unbelievable!
    Linda Reuss Benson

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  3. You should try to make it up to the show. A 22' crocodile by Susan Carlson. Unbelievable!
    Linda Reuss Benson

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    1. Thanks, Linda, I sure wish I could be there! Have a wonderful show!

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