Salmon Tales by Beth Blankenship
Salmon Tales Beth Blankenship 12”H x 10”W x 7”D 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT The lifecycle of a salmon is a symbol of sacrifice and renewal. When the time comes, adult salmon return to [...]
Dip 6 (Woman with Ulu) by Sandra Meech
Dip 6 (Woman with Ulu) Sandra Meech 18”H x 18”W 2000 ARTIST STATEMENT This work is part of a series that reflects the textile traditions and importance of the Caribou in Arctic Canada. The long ‘stab’ stitches were meant to reflect [...]
For How Long by Sandra Meech
For How Long? Sandra Meech 40”H x 30”W 2019 ARTIST STATEMENT Collecting information on global warming, this textile piece combines images of Antarctica, and Iceland with paintings and collage material. The overlay of text provides added information. My [...]
Burning World by Suzan Peterson
Burning World Suzan Peterson 2020 ARTIST STATEMENTThe image used was a shibori indigo print. This image is our forests on fire through climate change from lack of rain and lightning strikes which ignite dry timber, burning our forests and homes. [...]
Violet Mushroom by Suzan Peterson
Violet Mushroom Suzan Peterson 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT The original inspiration for this print was a closeup of a mushroom and represents the heating of our planet through air pollution and climate change. As the Earth heats up [...]
Lost and Found by Sandra Meech
Lost and Found Sandra Meech 40”H x 30”W 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT Some recent work will reveal what is being ‘found’ for the first time as glaciers retreat and ice melts more than it ever has before. Everything from [...]
Polar Melt Studies I-XII by Sandra Meech
Meltdown Studies 1-12 Sandra Meech 9”H x 9”W (Each Piece) 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT From sketchbook pages, these represent a selection of real, abstract or collaged images based on Antarctica. The fresh quick line and wash effects remain [...]
Meltdown I-III by Sandra Meech
Meltdown 1-3 Sandra Meech 3'H x 3'W (Each Piece) 2008 ARTIST STATEMENT These three landscape quilts reflect the dynamic scenery in Jokulsarlon with the glaciers in the distance. Icebergs are constantly calving to create dynamic scenes as they stay trapped [...]
Polar Meltdown I-IV by Sandra Meech
Polar Meltdown 1-4 Sandra Meech 24"H x 3'W 2012 ARTIST STATEMENT Inspired by Iceland images, paper images were collaged together and heat transferred onto cotton. Heat transferred images on cloth became my preferred method of imagery on [...]
Cellphone Wait by Jill Kerttula
Cellphone Wait Jill Kerttula 34 x 24 inches 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT This is a moment we can all relate to. Is she waiting for an Uber? Calling her mom? Wondering where her date is? I was touched [...]