Wheatgrass Books is excited to host six artists for the first ART WALK of the summer 2025 season with an opening reception June 27th from 5:30-8:00 pm. Join us for an artist reception with the six-artist group fiber arts show, The Subversive Stitch.
The Subversive Stitch is curated by local artist Traci Jo Isaly.
THE SHOW
"Historically, humans have found ways of communicating through the mastery of self-expression. That which cannot be articulated in words, is oftentimes demonstrated by creating with the hands. Anything we create with our hands; a painting, wooden objects, clay objects, woven baskets, woven anything, forged objects…the list goes on and on, is a form of self-expression. Working with fiber and thread is no exception. Creating from bits of cloth and fibers, sewn, or woven together in a cohesive manner, can lead to some of the most brilliant works of art ever created. Needles made from bone and ivory have been discovered in primitive archeological sites around the globe. Humans have been stitching/weaving since time immortal. As an artist, when threads dance with a needle, you never know for certain where the dance will take you.
The Subversive Stitch brings together 6 talented artists; everyday people, who are carving out a creative life, living the best life, with thread and needle in hand".
“I got the idea for the title of this show from a book called, The Subversive Stitch, by Roszika Parker, published in 1984. I love her book, and her work, which led me to Cecelia Andersson. I love her writing and pieces too.” – TRACI JO ISALY, CURATOR
"Throughout history, intricate weaves have pushed humanity forward by acting as a powerful means for artistic, personal, political, and everyday stories as well as subversive reflections on society at large. What artists have always known intuitively, psychologists are now recognizing: we think with our hands as much as with our brains". (Cecilia Andersson - The Powerful Agency of Threads)
THE ARTISTS:
Traci Jo Isaly - Bozeman Pass Montana- mixed media fiber art- soft formed figures, wall pieces and small intricate novelty pieces
Cindy Owings - McAllister Montana- Fiber artist- mixed media works
Elli Hawks - Melville, Montana- Samplers- artful beading on felt
Amanda Nadig – Chicago, Illinois- Large contemporary quilts
Jessi Konley - Livingston Montana-Fiber art, weaver, rugs, and wall hangings
Jay Manford - Livingston Montana- Flower grower extraordinaire and quilt artist
WHEATGRASS BOOKS is a woman-owned independent bookshop that celebrates the beauty of the written word and the art of illustration. At Wheatgrass we place a strong emphasis on under-represented voices in literature, with a focus on new releases, regional authors, and children’s authors, while maintaining an excellent selection of classics.
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