Nearly 60 of Libby Christensen’s quilts are currently on exhibit in downtown Montgomery, AL, at the Anita P. Folmar Gallery in the Learning Arts Center throughout January. (It’s on 1018 Madison by the Cramton Bowl.)
My opening reception was this past Friday, but there’ll be an Open House Reception with demonstrations 1-6 on Friday, Jan. 19. That’s followed by an art talk I’ll give on “Quilts: Art or Craft?” If you’re in the area, please join me!
This is a huge honor to have the whole gallery to myself. I’m absolutely delighted, and the powers-that-be seem very pleased. I’ve already been asked to teach and to do another show in the future, perhaps on “Embellishments: Clothing, Accessories, and Decor”–we’ll see what ensues! Here’s a sneak peek.
Although many of the quilts are samples from my https://sewgocreate.com website, there are others from art shows and old ones rarely seen. Here are some unusual ones that are rather fun: “Audacious Cretaceous” (below left) commemorates the meteor that created the valley of my town, Wetumpka, with dinosaurs and plants from that time period. The triceratops are pushing the T Rex over the cliff, and the water is made of sheer blue gauze with stuffed sea creatures underneath. The “Kite Charmer” is a paper-pieced charm quilt (every fabric different) and the froggy is “‘Gotcha! Quoth the Silver-Tongued Frog Prince Gobbling the Y2k Bug.” (If you’re too young to understand, ask your grandparents about that!}
On the right is “Kelly’s Mantel,” made for the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts in Wetumpka. Director Jennifer Eifert wanted a mantel for Christmas, so I made one!! The ”painting” is in Kelly’s style and colors. Above are two of my many Platter Pad designs–tiny quilts that double as huge hot pads.
This next one below is one of two wall hangings that have made “Best in Show” at an art show; this one won at a SAC’s Water Show (Society of Arts and Crafts in Central Alabama). It depicts the town of “Tallassee Now and Then” with my photographs printed on fabric. The town is known for its crumbling red bricks and unusual awnings downtown, with a river/dam in the background.
These give just a sneak peek. Eventually, I’ll try to make some videos to post, but in the meantime, please stop by to see them in person if you can. You’re allowed to touch and take pictures!
AND….for those of you near Montgomery, I’m now part of Artists Alley at Amy’s Flea Market and Antiques on the bypass. Come in and head left. I only have a few screens and one shelf as part of a group, but I’ve displayed some photos and a few crafts. (Hey, I’ve got to use up those scraps!!!) At the moment, I have marked-down Xmas ornaments, towels and hot pads, but soon I’ll put out some valentines!
Always creating, Libby