Quilts in the 1997 collection reflect the artists' interest in using their medium to give voice to concerns about environmental, social and political issues, or feelings relevant to the quiltmaker's inner world. Techniques such as painting, burning, transparency, color removal, surface design, embellishment and elaborate stitchery often are enhanced by the artist's own words, explaining the work and heightening the impact of the imagery. This diverse and beautiful exhibition will enrich everyone's perception of a great American tradition. Contemporary Quilts, published by Lark Books, Asheville, North Carolina. The Riffe Gallery, operated by the Ohio Arts Council, showcases the work of Ohio's artists and curators and the collections of the state's museums and galleries.
Admission is free.
The Council believes the arts should be shared by the people of Ohio. The arts arise from public, individual and organizational efforts. The OAC supports and encourages those efforts. . The WebMaster is all ears.