The Coleman Center for the Arts and Culture
QUILTS from West Alabama, August 4 to September 29, 2007
The Coleman Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition QUILTS from West Alabama, which features the work of Patricia DeMay, Willie Ann Poe, Alma D. Turner, and others. The show will be on display in the Coleman Center gallery from August 4th to September 29th, and the opening reception will be this Saturday from 6 to 8 PM. This event is free and open to the public and are all welcome!
The works of these local and regional artists draw on strong traditions of folk life and craft from the American South. Styles range from traditional to more contemporary choices in patterns, fabrics and sewing techniques. Poe’s pieces develop narrative aspects through image fabric panels, and feature bold color choices. Alma D. Turner starts with traditional patterns such as duck track and expounds on them with contemporary fabrics and print combinations. Patricia DeMay employs an eclectic range of styles and her quilts demonstrate a thorough knowledge of quilting techniques. Overall the exhibition shows some of the many possibilities of this much-loved medium.
For more information please call 205-392-2005 or email info@colemanarts.org