Elemental Layers Due at May 20 Meeting!
Must be ready to hang and include hanging device
To be exhibited at Louisiana State Arboretum, Ville Platte, late May, 2012 through the summer
Bluebonnet Swamp, Baton Rouge, Nov. 6, 2012 through January, 2013
Size: 14-18 inches wide, 6-7 feet long. Will be hung from exposed beams and viewed from both sides. Must have a rigid hanging device, such as a branch, painted dowel, piece of plexiglas, etc, that can accommodate a piece of fishing line attached to each side for hanging purposes. You may want to use small screw eyes, etc for this purpose.
Materials/techniques: Several layers, some of sheer fabrics, although opaque/translucent fabrics can also be used as part of the composition. No batting; all layers hang freely. You probably do not want the back to look sloppy, as it will be visible. Consider making your piece viewable from both sides.
Challenge is inspired by the work of Karin Franzen, who is featured in Masters: Art Quilts 2 book and the exhibit of work from the book at the Quilt Festival.
http://www.karinfranzen.com/wp/galleries/2008-gallery/ This is the series that inspired the challenge
http://www.karinfranzen.com/ Her website
Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana 2012
Elemental Layers: Earth, Water, Fire, Air
Entry form due by March 31, 2012
Format: Approximately 16” x 72”, vertical, to be viewed from both sides
Ancient philosophers used four elements to depict different aspects of the physical world. Elemental Layers: Earth, Water, Fire, Air focuses on the complexity of the natural world.
Artists will use transparent layers to express the forces of nature.
All work must come ready to hang. Include a sturdy stick or rod of some kind for hanging. Art will be hung by fishing line from ceiling rafters.
Title:
Size:
Description of work:
Art work due by May 20th CFAL meeting to Lucy Landry:
225-766-8086 or 225-276-9616c, Lucy.landry@gmail.com
Or Wendy Starn:
318-442-1124, wlstarn@aol.com
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A Trace of Sulphur Due October 1
Reception Oct 19, 6-8 pm @ Henning House in Sulphur
Exhibit Oct 20-Nov 15, 2012 @ Henning House in SulphurNotify Barbara Skinner or Glenda Spikes of your intent to enter work by Sept 1
your piece must have a little bit of the color sulfur
Barbara Skinner is coordinating this exhibit.
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Swamp Challenge 2013 : Cryptozoology!
Myths and Legends of the Swamp
Due early January, 2013
Previous Swamp shows:
Quilt the Swamp 2002
Faces in the Swamp 2003
The Enchanted Swamp 2004
The Invisible/Visible Swamp 2005
Seasons of the Swamp 2006
SOS Save Our Swamp 2007
Midnight in the Swamp 2008
Focus in the Swamp 2009
Off the Wall & Into the Swamp 2010
A Walk through the Swamp 2011
Quilt the Swamp 10 Years 2012
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2011 Theme: A Walk in the Swamp, curated by Michael Young
Pieces should be two-sided, 6-7 Feet tall, 14-16 inches wide. Please add tabs to hang. Tabs should be able to be opened, so they should have buttons or hook & eye tape, etc. Velcro many not hold due to the weight of the piece.
Inspiration photos are from International Quilt Festival, fall, 2009, and were made by
this group from Germany. Deadline information will be posted later. It's usually early in January.
List of Trees growing at Bluebonnet Swamp (courtesy of Bluebonnet Swamp):
Elderberry
Ironwood
American Beech
Red Buckeye
Hackberry
Paw Paw
Yaupon
Southern Magnolia "Little Gem"
Honey Locust
Black Cherry
Water Oak
Tulip Tree
Bald Cypress
Tupelo Gum
Swamp Red Maple
American Holly
Wax Myrtle
Sassafras
American Sweet Gum
Southern Magnolia
Willow Oak
Sweet Bay Magnolia
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