<<Members

Convergence Comments

Superlatives From Deb Erikson

BRAVO to everyone that put the Convergence tapestry exhibits together and participated!  I LOVED the Small Format show.  It was well displayed.  Each ‘panel’ of tapestries was captivating, working well as a unit.  If you participated, you should be proud.

The ATB5 was breathtaking. Barbara Heller’s piece was the most powerful comment I’ve seen on the state of our world.   The bones she attached across the lower portion brought her feelings into the real world. It is a brave statement that touched me to the core – expressing the fears, anger and pain I also feel.  She told me she will continue making political pieces, the next one about land mines, stating, “I have to do this.”

“Woven Journeys,” at the Foothills Art Center in Golden, organized by Kathy Spoering included tapestries by Karen Benjamin, Mary Dietrich (see p.8), James Koehler, Sarah Swett, Nancy Taylor, Irvin and Lisa Trujillo and Kathy.  I loved the mix of different styles of tapestry all shown together.  In each piece the weaver’s style was easily identified and complemented the ones hanging near.

James Koehler’s quiet, introspective work was lovely next to Sarah Swett's energetic pieces that capture a moment in time.  Mary Dieterich’s small, colorful works drew you in from across the room. The gallery is an old church and the tapestries mingled with very tall stained glass windows within the sanctuary.  Good company, I would say.

Kathy’s recent “Seasons” series is a wonderful evolution of her work.  The most recent piece, a profile of her pregnant daughter-in-law in an outdoor setting, relates to Spring, and has four borders. I loved the border along the bottom on the Heritage series, but this new direction is the perfect vision for this one.  The top of the scene is arched, like a cathedral.  Kathy’s work celebrates family, love and spirit and the arched top highlights the sacredness of her work.

I enjoyed meeting Irvin and Lisa Trujillo and seeing Kathy Spoering with her grandbaby at the opening.

I was able to see Sarah Swett’s pieces at the show in Longmont,  “Fiber with an Attitude,” exhibiting with Kathryn Alexander, Deb Menz, and Sarah Lamb. Finally, I got to see Indigo Bath and one of my favorites, Back to Front in person.  All of the non-color areas are actually open warp.  It is like the colors are dancing on the warp. I hear that Sarah has always been in love with warp, it is clear in these pieces! Sarah's color work is unexpected and extraordinary.

o f

t h e

A m e r i c a n

T a p e s t r y

A l l i a n c e

<< Members