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March Issue 2005
Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, Features Two Quilt Exhibitions
The Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, is presenting two quilt exhibitions including: Layers of Tradition: Quilts of North Carolina, and On and Off the Wall: Contemporary Quilts Juried Exhibition. Both exhibitions will be on view through May 15, 2005.
Layers of Tradition: Quilts of North Carolina, features quilts from northeast North Carolina dating as far back as the early 1830s and continuing until the mid 1950s. Quilts pieced and appliquéd tell a story as much about North Carolina people and changing times as about stitches and fabric. The quality of their execution shows that the women who made them were accomplished needleworkers and a great deal of time was spent in the quilting. Highlights from this collection include Whig's Defeat made in 1860 in Lexington, NC. This quilt was given to North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake and his wife Kay as a wedding present. It was quilted by Timberlake's great aunts Sissy and Lena Leonard who hand stitched the quilt. The name Whig's Defeat comes from the defeat of the Whig Party in the 1852 presidential election.
Another highlight of this exhibition is Friendship Quilt made in 1890 by the Ladies of the St. James Episcopal Church Parish in Wilmington, NC. Friendship quilts have remained popular since the nineteenth century and are made for a variety of reasons such as a farewell gift, to celebrate a special occasion, or to simply honor and remember friends. Ministers have been a favorite target for friendship quilts, presented as a farewell gift or as an expression of the affection of the congregation. Members of St. James Parish made this quilt to express their devotion to Dr. Robert Strange who was rector of the parish from 1887 to 1900. Each of the quilts in this exhibition has their own unique story and history behind them and is for all to admire and enjoy.
On and Off the Wall: Contemporary Quilts Juried Exhibition, showcases the remarkable work in quilts being created in southeastern North Carolina today. Hollis Chatelain of Hillsborough, NC, served as juror for the exhibition. Chatelain is a well-known free-lance textile artist who exhibits, lectures and teaches workshops nationally and internationally. She was recently awarded first place in the Naturescape category for Untold Secrets and Best of Show for Precious Water at the 2004 International Quilt Association Show in Houston, TX.
Ninety-two submissions were received from 59 artists 15 years or older living in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender and Sampson counties. Chatelain selected 41 quilts by 32 artists to be juried into the show. Each artist and quilt has a unique style and design.
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Gallery listings, call the Museum at 910/395-5999 or at (www.cameronartmuseum.com).
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