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Two Friends::Textile Art — pictures!
Happy 4th of July everyone! For those outside the US, today is our National Day, on which we celebrate the day the folks who Declared Independence from England on this date, and along with Thanksgiving (a traditional US holiday celebrating the first settlers making through their first year) and Christmas, on of the “big three” of national holidays.
Last night, I wrote this post, but was too tired to finish it! If you’re a regular, you’ll know that Kathy Daniels and I have a show on this month at the bank in the center of Camden which we titled Two Friends :: Textile Art. Kathy’s blog is a Studio in the Woods, so her work and style may look familiar…and wonderful and FUN! (oh…and in case someone is wondering… yes, two colons, no, no particular reason except I like the way they look LOL!)
On Monday, July 3, I was able to hang our pieces at Camden Bank! Here are some pictures of the inside of the bank. Over the next week or two I’ll be uploading a new piece every day or two to the blog with details about the piece. I’m also hoping to get all of the new pieces added to my website in the next couple of days…I’ll let you know!
The Christmas Tableau quilt is on the only wall large enough to hold it, but still in the public area so people can get close enough to see the detail– right by the doors on Chestnut Street (next to the post office and across from the Village Green):
Speaking of the Village Green, Kathy’s Homarus Americanus and Autumn on the Village Green are on the stairs leading down from the Chestnut Street entrance to the main banking / teller area. There is a sign that advertises the show on that wall, too:
The ivory billed woodpecker quilt, What Secrets Does Forest Hold? is on the wall near the elevator (which I’ve never seen anyone use, but lots of folks go to the desk next to it):
The Garuda Dances Under the Ocean Moon was large enough to fill the large wall in the teller’s area:
On the mezzanine to the right of the Chestnut Street entrance, just by the stairs, is Kathy’s wonderful tribute to Aldemere Farms and the belted Galloway cows, in next-door Rockport.
The small quilts fit best on the oddly shaped pillar in the center of the lower space:
Kathy’s Rooster quilt is at the end of the teller line and next to the doors that open onto where Elm Street becomes Main Street (aka the busiest intersection in town, and these days pretty close to gridlock with the perpetual roadwork on Route 1 a couple miles north…):
Have a wonderful 4th of July!
And today, we left the house before 9 to pick strawberries (things ripen late up here in the north!). We picked and canned 38 pounds last year, and again this year, and it was barely enough for a year’s worth of PB&J’s and toast for two rapidly growing boys (aka the eating machines). So this year…. I’ll be sure to take pictures of the kitchen chaos! It is now 8 pm, and the jam is almost made, and I promise to share every last detail with you soon–but after I get off my feet and get lots of sleep!
July 4th, 2006 at 6:49 pm
That bank was made for hanging artwork! Great job, good photos and now you should get some rest, cos you deserve it!
July 5th, 2006 at 5:53 am
Wonderful show! I enjoyed Kathy’s blog, as well. We had a great 4th (see my blog).
July 6th, 2006 at 5:03 am
I so enjoyed your Blog. The bank is a great place to hang your work which is wonderful. Makes me think it’s about time to do a Blog of my own.
Susan Trepagnier
July 8th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
Wow, I’m behind on my reading, but just catch up on your show. Looks great! I didn’t realize you work was so big, looks impressive in the bank. Congratulations!