Hello!
Thank you for your continued interest in my work and this
newsletter. I welcome your input on what aspects you would like
to see more of and which you would rather not...really! Please
feel free to send me an email anytime.
Azy Schecter and Susan Gomersall
at their Kea Gallery
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I've had a busy summer with the opening of
my solo show at the Peters Valley Craft Center (article
below). I took a trip to the Farnsworth Museum
in Maine to see a wonderful show of antique hooked rugs called
"Rug Hooking in Maine and Beyond," which will be on
exhibit until December 31st. A piece of my work will be
featured in a hooked art show scheduled to open at the Farnsworth
in April 2011. Look for more about this show in upcoming newsletters.
I also took a very inspiring trip
with hooking friends to Kea Gallery in
Brooklyn, NY where we saw very interesting Moroccan rugs
that were recently written up in the New York Times. The wonderful
owners, Azy Schecter and Susan Gomersall (photo) spent a lot
of time showing and explaining how the rugs were made.
Adirondack Museum
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I recently returned from a quick trip to the Adirondacks
for a much needed vacation. I took lots of photographs for future
inspiration while hiking around the mountains. I always feel
recharged after a few days in the woods!
I will return to the ADKs later this month for the Fabric
and Fiber Festival at the Adirondack Museum
in Blue Mountain Lake, New York. I will be demonstrating
Traditional Rug Hooking there on September 25th.
I hope to see or hear from many of you soon.
Sincerely,
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| Featured
Work |
Recently completed: "Five
Fine Hens"
8"x
28" x28" Two- dozen multicolored chicken eggs of various
sizes, some with hand written facts particular to the specific
chicken or egg are displayed on a porcelain pedestal.
The punch needle embroidery
measures 28" in diameter and is constructed of silk, linen,
cotton and wool, on cotton. Ten concentric bands of color radiate
out from the egg stand. Five of these bands contain text, relating
facts about chickens and eggs. |
Gathering eggs from underneath a broody hen
can sometimes be a challenge. Speaking softly and thanking her
for keeping the eggs warm, usually works well. Tasting a really
fresh egg with its deep orange yolk, more than makes up for the
occasional peck from a temperamental hen. Eggs gathered from
various breeds of chickens vary in color and in size and add
an element of beauty to everyday life.
As a society we have become so far removed from
our food supply that we have lost much of the knowledge that
comes from raising food ourselves. Industry has led us to believe
that all eggs are uniform in color, size, and taste, and in doing
so, has robbed us of these sensory pleasures.
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| Peters Valley Solo Exhibition - "Woodland
Wanderings" |
| My
exhibition has been extended to run through October 11th! |
Opening
Reception
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nature, and suggests that closer inspection of both
is required to fully appreciate the depth of beauty within.
It is my hope that this work will spark a new awareness of the
world around us and encourage the viewer to consider our natural
environment with renewed respect. This solo
show consists of two series of wall hangings, as well as
selected sculpture.
Presenting a gallery talk
about my exhibit. Kristin Muller, director of Peters Valley Craft
Center is in the background. |
| Exhibiting
at the Washington Craft Show |
| Save
these Dates: November 19 - 21, 2010 |
For
the first time, I will be publicly displaying and selling a collection
of my mixed media sculpture. This will take place at the 23rd
Annual Washington Craft Show
at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,
D.C. This premier show is
recognized for presenting masterful work, and for the appealing
ambiance of the show. |
| International
Quilt Festival |
| My work
will be featured |
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My quilt "I Spy With My Little Eye, All Of Us At Home
Inside" was recently published in "500 Art Quilts"
by Lark Books. It will also be shown
at the International Quilt Market and International
Quilt Festival taking place at the George R. Brown
Convention Center in Houston, Texas from October 30 through November
7, 2010. It is available for sale.
Please see the "news" page of my website for details.
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| I'm Glad you Asked! |
| How can you sell your work after
taking so much time to make it? |
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 I love to sell
my work! I feel so honored when someone purchases it. It really
is the ultimate compliment! Selling
my work enables me to move on to the next piece and to experience
the joy of creating something totally new. It's hard for me to
keep up with my ideas and I derive the most pleasure from the
process of creating and not from owning the finished product.
It also makes me feel great when I hear that someone
is enjoying living with an object that I have made, and that
it has become a part of their daily life. I
would love to hear your questions. Please email them
to me at liz@lizalpertfay.com.
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