Bits of weaving wisdom, tips, and tricks, occasional ranting and raving, as well as Schacht Spindle news and views, by Time to Weave author Jane Patrick.


Friday, May 29, 2009

Navajo Weaving, Diamonds, dreams, landscapes

You gotta go! This is a sensational show--and I've seen a lot of textile exhibits in 30 some years as a weaver. This exhibit, the first in a series of three installations, running over the next year, showcases the extraordinary Joe Ben Wheat Textile Collection at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Henderson Bldg, Boulder, Colorado. Congratulations go out to curator Judy Newland!

The exhibit designer should be congratulated for bringing the pieces out from the wall--which somehow gives them more life and impact. I found the pieces and the installation thrilling. But don't take my word for it. This is worth planning your vacation around. And while you're here to visit the exhibit, call me and come for at factory tour.

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1 Comments:

Blogger em said...

Thanks for the link to University of Colorado Museum - I'm afraid that is as close as I will come to the exhibition - I've spent parts of this afternoon there. Interesting!
Margaretha

June 7, 2009 10:08 AM

 

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