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Gorgeous, Inspiring Art! -Just Quilts exhibit, downtown San Jose

 you do not have to be a 'quilter' to appreciate quilts; in fact, in casual conversations with others at this exhibit the same day/time we were there..    several of us were not 'quilters.'    what we had in common, what caused us to visit..     the amazing art form; the beautiful colors and designs; the textures; the variety of creative expressions; artistic experiments; -the evolution of, and history..

the obvious love and passion and talent and skill embedded in each quilt..

and we did get to talk with jane, who curated this exhibition   -learned a great deal listening to her..

love how she filled 3 different spaces/rooms, with quilts made by 3 different artists; dedicating 4 walls to each one..

this offered an easy 360 view of 1 artist at a time; and how varied the styles were from just 1 artist..  over time,   -i could literally see how each experimented with different patterns, colors, forms, techniques

inspiring.   -and they are all extraordinary quilters, no doubt..   all experiment..  that's what artists do

but, i could also easily see, that of the 3 quilters showcased, joy is the bona fide 'mixed media' quilter; so often incorporating embellishments of many different kinds..

and, i have my fav's of each artist..

and, love this by joy palmer..   the magnetic colors, design, texture, size, shapes, patterns..  it is a pleasure to look upon..  a pleasure to be near..    ever gaze worthy.

posted by SANDRA MICKANEN @ 9:46 AM