Yours for Race and Country: Reflection on the Life of Colonel Charles Young.

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The exhibition “Yours for Race and Country: Reflections on the Life of Colonel Charles Young” will open at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in historic Wilberforce, Ohio on March 16, 2019, curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. 

Col. Charles Young was born into slavery but went on the achieve greatness in the face of racism and oppression. Young was the first African American Colonel in the United States Army, leading the Buffalo Soldiers, a musician, composer, mapmaker, accomplished linguist, first African American Superintendent for the National Park Service and a scholar. Col. Young was a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and took seriously his role as a mentor to his young brothers. The annals of American history are filled with the names of our nation's greatest heroes, yet the name Charles Young is known by remarkably few Americans.

Through the exhibit, Yours for Race and Country: Reflections on the Life of Colonel Charles Young, viewers will experience both the quilts and African American history as avenues toward an expanded understanding of African American culture, exemplary in the life of Col. Charles Young. The exhibition serves to elevate the discussion of those who experience racially charged opposition as citizens, yet triumph to remind America of its promise. The exhibition will tour a select number of museums.  I am so very grateful to be included one more time.  *Quilt made by Sandra Scott, Cambridge, England

#WCQN

Visioning Human Rights in the New Millennium: Quilting the World’s Conscience- update.

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Coming February 28, 2019, hot off the presses "Visioning Human Rights in the New Millennium: Quilting the World’s Conscience" by Dr. Carolyn L.  Mazloomi.

A powerful way to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Declaration, this book reminds us of its impact and each of its 30 principles, using intriguing art quilts. Sometimes taking us by surprise, the 75 textile artists visualize the global struggle for human rights with their interpretations of the Declaration, ratified in 1948, which represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are innately entitled. The 91 works’ themes include the first recorded initiation of human rights in Persia in 539 BCE, the plight of child soldiers and child brides, unlawful incarceration, the right to privacy, fair labor practices, torture, and the right of all world citizens to food, education, shelter, and healthcare. Together with the text of each Rights Declaration article, a message from the artist explains each quilt’s inspiration and meaning.  #WCQN  #FiberArtistTrishWilliams

Symphony of Shape

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Here's a flyer for the latest exhibit at Just Lookin Gallery and I just had to share.  So if you are in the area do stop by and buy.

P.I.E.C.E.S. - update

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The gallery talk for P.I.E.C.E.S. went well and I survived. I am not sure why I was so worried, but the show looks great and thank to Jessica Bingham gallery curator at Illinois Central College for allowing me this opportunity.

And Still We Rise - update

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ASWR opens September  1 – October 14, 2018, at Two Concurrent Locations: Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center in Peterborough, NH and Canaan Street Meetinghouse in Canaan, NH.  Women Of Color Quilters Network is still on the move.  The more things change, the more some things stay the same lest we forget.  

Human Rights in the New Millennium: Quilting the World's Conscience.

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Coming next month and be on the lookout for Human Rights in the New Millennium: Quilting the Worlds's Conscience.  Opening August 17th at the Fitton Center for the Arts in Hamilton, OH. Women of Color Quilters Network on the move and I am glad to be included one more time thanks to Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi curator, historian, author, and shero.  A catalog will be published later this year. 

P.I.E.C.E.S. an exhibition

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My next solo exhibit will be at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL.  Aug 20 - Sept 14, 2018.  Gallery talk Aug 29th from  Noon to 1p.m.  This piece "Birch Trees Again" was created with my hand dyed and painted fabrics as well as some gifted fabrics. This piece is machine pieced and machine quilted with raw-edge appliques.  Birch trees are a recurring theme in my work and trees are a mainstay.  I am forever grateful for all opportunities large and small to exhibit and a special thanks to Jessica Ott.

Ice Dyeing - 2018

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More lovelies from my summer ice dyeing.  This session I used Pro MX Reactive Dye over vintage tablecloths.  The colors are a bit softer than what I was hoping for, but I love them nevertheless.  Top left is Berries with Cherries, middle center Tutti-Frutti - II and bottom right Tutti-Frutti - III

Encaustic Exploration.

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Last week I explore the world of encaustic for the 1st time. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid or paste is then applied to a surface—usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are often used.  Here are some of the pieces that I created below.  

Wearable Works - Update

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I have created some new tunics from some of my ice-dyed cloth and felt a need to share.  Grape Crush (below left) is of Osnaburg cloth.   Below cent is more Osnaburg cloth ice dyed cotton with orange titled  Dream Sicle and below right is Tutti frutti multi-colored tunic of a vintage tablecloth.

Cloth Works - Ice dye updates

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Here are some of my results from my 1st ice dye of the season.  Dyed with Rit powder dyes, Pro Che dyes, and Setacolor fabric paint.  I use Osnaburg cotton and vintage tablecloths.

Cloth Works - updates

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I've been kind of laid back for a while and focused on other things like making my tunics, dyeing fabrics, and soft sculptures. Now that it's warm in my area of the world I have been ice dyeing and loving it.  Here are a few photos of my process.  I used Rit dye in both liquid and powder forms.  I also use Pro Chem reactive dye and Setacolor fabric paint.

I have also been gifted some false indigo and I've picked and cut it and combine it and water in a jar to see if it will ferment and extract a blue dye.  I will keep you posted.

The Art of the Passion - update.

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The Art of the Passion at St Paul Lutheran Church in Frankfort, IN will be closing on the 7th of April and this is a photo of the Station of the Cross exhibit that closed on the 31st of March, but open again on Easter Sunday.  I love this photo because of the lighting and the shadow of the viewer beholding my piece.  I am so very grateful for the opportunity to be able to participate in this venue once more and again.

Happy Easter!

Art Of The Passion - exhibit.

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My latest piece was created for the exhibit "The Art Of The Passion" for the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Frankfort, IN.  I created a piece that honors the 6th Station of the Cross.  

Station 6: Comfort – A stranger courageously offers comfort to Jesus.
Veronica was so moved by the sight of Jesus’ suffering that she courageously moved out of the crowd to wipe the blood and sweat from His face with a towel. She was rewarded when the image of His face was transferred to the towel.
It is a suffering face, disfigured with wounds, yet it is the only image of Himself that Jesus chose to leave with us.
We can bring healing to the scars that hide the beauty of His grace from the world. We can continue to build upon faith and the visible signs of love and compassion.  (Matthew 25:40)

My piece is simple in its construction because I wanted to mainly focus on the message of comfort and I do hope that I have conveyed that.  I used some of my hand dyed cotton, gifted cotton, and Kona cotton.  Simple machine pieced and quilted.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 2029 S State Road 39 Frankfort, IN 46041

Stations of the Cross: March 25 – March 30, 2018

Closed March 31

Stations of the Resurrection: April 1 – April 6

Hours:

Mondays-Fridays: 3-7

Sundays: 12-2

Special tours or group tours may be arranged between the hours of

10:00 am – 2:30 pm, M-F, or after 2 pm Sundays.

Call 765.659.1615 for scheduling.

Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince

March 15 - June 17, 2018

This special exhibition celebrates the life and art of Prince through vibrant and exciting fiber art.  "These quilts are pulsating, vibrating, and alive with Prince's music," says Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, one of the nation's experts in African American quilting and juror for this exhibit.  My contribution to this exhibit is "Paisley Park Under a Cherry Moon".

Keepers of the Cloth-III

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I finally finished the last in a series of 3 "Keeper of the Cloth".  This one is in yellows, reds, and green.  They measure 50 L x 17 W inches are mixed media of wire, tin, gifted fabric, plastic beads, tin plate, and wood. The is fabric woven onto a wire mesh frame with silhouettes and torn fringe embellishment.  Below are photos of the full view and 2 detail views.  These were labors of love and I am glad for the opportunity to have explored this option.

21st Cultural Connection

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It's that time of the year and I am so excited.  The 21st Cultural Connection is coming to Arthur Dixon Elementary School in Chicago, IL. and we hope/pray to see you there.

Art of the Passion exhibit

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The Art of the Passion is coming to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2029 South State Road 39, Frankfort, Indiana, 46041 March 25 - March 30 and April 1 - April 6, 2018.  Mark your calendars in advance for an introspective art show featuring the works of seventeen artists, who come together in two separate exhibits interpreting the Stations of the Cross and the Stations of the Resurrection.  I will be featured in both exhibits. “ Jubilation” will be featured in the Stations of the Resurrection.  Make sure to stop by to see profound work, and to reflect upon every work from every artist.  https://artofthepassion.wordpress.com/

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church    2029 S State Road 39   Frankfort, IN 46041

Stations of the Cross: March 25 – March 30, 2018

Closed March 31

Stations of the Resurrection:  April 1 – April 6

Hours: 

Mondays-Fridays: 3-7

Sundays: 12-2

Special tours or group tours may be arranged between the hours of

 10:00 am  – 2:30 pm, M-F, or after 2 pm Sundays.

Call 765.659.1615 for scheduling.

Happy Valentines Day!

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Happy Valentines Day from me to you.

Berry Berry update #3

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Today's offering to the snow-dye vat is another in my series of "Berry Berry" and with this one, I did pay attention to my folds.  This 2-yard piece was created with Rit dye in powder form of Fuchsia, Mauve, and Wine.

Cloth Works update.

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Here is an update on my latest snow-dye adventure with Rit powder in Aubergine, Fuchsia, and Mauve.  I didn't pay attention to my folds and had to improvise how I cut my tunic.  The back is 9 inches longer and I love the flow.

Cloth Works by Trish Williams updates

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Updates on my latest snow dye adventures and I am loving it!  This series was all done the Rit powder dye in Fuchsia, Aubergine, and Mavue.

Wearable of a different kind...

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For the last couple of weeks, I have been working on some wearables that were new to me and some that I said I would not do again.  These weeks have been both enlightening and challenging.  Enlightening because I learn something about the Zulu Walking Warriors Org.  The challenges were reconstructing costumes which had been constructed with glue over tuxedo longtail jackets.  I broke needles both machine and hand, but I stayed the course and finished.  I made some lovely dresses that I didn't even take photos of because I just wanted it to be over. 

At the end of June 2000 I swore off doing any custom sewing, but I got in a need and went for this one.  However, I have learned that I have lost my touch and do not like doing this anymore and I got it.  So I am back into retirement mode.  Here are a few photos of the Walking Warriors tails.

Cloth Works by Trish Williams-update

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Today's Cloth Works update is being brought to via a stove top dyed vintage tablecloth in Rit dark green powder dye.  The cloth was folded shibori style and set in the dye for 24 hours.  Below is a detail of the cloth with the color applied.

Below is an image of the completed tunic and I am loving it for sure.