There was so much to see at the Dunedin Fine Arts Museum's exhibit- four separate displays in one exhibit. This was the sight upon entering the exhibit room for Double Vision: Wendy Bruce + Meg Pierce. Beautiful lighting, airy space, and so much fiber inspiration. The hanging baby dresses were all altered with indigo dyes and shibori techniques. It was enough to make my heart beat just a little faster.
Altering infant gowns with stitch and dye is something that fiber artists seem to shine at. The delicacy and nostalgia of the gowns and dresses paired with surface design is just so appealing. This one is "Blue Shift" by Meg Pierce.
Also part of this exhibit were some fiber webs and intricate stitchery. The detail in "The Twelfth Summer" by Wendy Bruce was quite astonishing.
I understand the concept of soluble stabilizer and stitching, but these pieces are definitely next level. There is a coffee filter in "1 A.M." by Wendy Bruce. Can you spot it? I wonder if some of the areas were needle-punched, or are just intensive machine stitching.
Yet another child's white nightie became something special with the indigo dye.
Many of the pieces were displayed as wall art, but the hanging dresses really caught my eye as they twirled with even the slightest movement of air. Better to appreciate the front and the back!
Leaving the gallery room, I traveled down a hallway to view the Deborah Snider: Full Circle exhibit. Deborah makes beautiful use of commercial fabric motifs and figures to create her dynamic quilts. This one is titled "Saints and Sweeties Ride the Range."
I recognized and recalled some, but not all, of the fabric motifs she incorporated into her Mandala style quilts. This one is titled "Color Wheel: Stereotypes" and has a beaded edge. I'll put this annual exhibit on my calendar for next year! It's worth the drive.
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The baby dresses and the way they were hung are fabulous! You definitely saw some amazing pieces of art.
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