This week two pieces of my work will be on show in Doily Free Zone: Raising the Profile of Lace, 1st International Symposium of Young Lace Makers, in the Palazzo del Broletto, in Piazza della Vittoria, Pavia, Italy. The symposium takes place from April 5th-7th and looks like an incredible collection of great talks and workshops!
Here is a video of a panel discussion featuring five of the artists from the A Very Long Engagement exhibition at Dalhousie Art Gallery. From left to right, moderator Frances Dorsey and gallery director Peter Dykhuis with artists Pat Hickman, Doug Guildford, Martha Stanley, Jozef Bajus and me. It was an insightful conversation about time, making and inspiration and it took place on Jan. 18th, 2013.
Some reviews of the exhibition:
“A Very Long Engagement”: Physics and creation at the Dalhousie Art Gallery’s latest exhibit by Jane Affleck, Dal News
Exhibit offers six artists who go to great lengths by Elissa Barnard, Chronicle Herald
A Very Long Engagement at the Dalhousie Art Gallery by Lizzy Hill, Akimbo
Exhibition explores the art of time by Jon Bruce, The Commoner
A Very Long Engagement: The Dal Art Gallery’s new exhibit has six unique takes on connection by Julie Sobowale, The Coast
Jan. 18th, 2013 – Mar. 3rd, 2013
Curated by Frances Dorsey
Jozef Bajus, Pat Hickman, Doug Guildford, Dorie Millerson, Sherri Smith, Martha Stanley
Opening Reception: Thurs. Jan. 17th at 8:00 pm
Panel Discussion with artists and curator: Fri. Jan. 18th at 2:00 pm
“The six artists in this exhibition investigate the subject of time, both literally and symbolically, through the use of their chosen textile materials and processes, and in the concepts that they explore.” - Frances Dorsey
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8th International Fiber Biennial
March 2nd – April 28th, 2012
Two pieces of my work will be included in the 8th International Fiber Biennial at Snyderman-Works Galleries in Philadelphia, PA. The exhibition includes the works of 57 invited artists from around the world. The works can be viewed on the gallery website and it looks like a fantastic show!
HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
303 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19106. T 215-238-9576
Household Notions*
Featuring works by: Lizz Aston, Noelle Hamlyn, Pam Lobb, Dorie Millerson and Amanda Parker
Nov. 30th, 2011 – Jan. 28, 2012
Opening Party & Holiday Cheer: Thurs. Dec. 1st, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Whether inspired by a character in a contemporary novel or by the ability of thread to link elements together, a narrative quality runs through each of the works in Household Notions. Textiles have a rich history that speaks to women and craft. These multi-layered sculptures explore domestic textiles, (including needlework and crochet) as well as the personal relationships, memories, and attachments that are formed with handmade objects, and the narratives that can be created with them. Alternative mediums such as glass, paper and porcelain expand upon our expectations of conventional textile patterns and constructions. Just as fabrics can degrade and fade with time, some textile references have been deconstructed, leaving residual impressions that reflect upon the absence of the object. Overall themes of exploration in this exhibition include fragility, intimacy, strength and tension.
*Notions are small items for household use such as needles, buttons and thread. A notion can also be a belief, an idea or a whim. (Here’s a household notion for you: Call your mother.)
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The video link to the CraftTalks: Craft – Shifting Directions II, a panel discussion I participated in is now available on the OCAD University site.
The talk took place on Wednesday March 9th, 2011 at 6:30 pm in the OCAD University Auditorium. Three representatives from the craft studios at OCAD U, Sheridan and Harbourfront discussed recent changes in Craft education. Speakers included: Melanie Egan, Head of the Craft Department at Harbourfront Centre; Dorie Millerson, Former Chair of the OCAD U Material Art & Design Program; Koen Vanderstukken, Head of the Glass Studio at Sheridan College; and Jen Anisef (Moderator), creator of Toronto Craft Alert.
CraftTalks are presented in a collaboration between OCAD U’s Material Art & Design Program and the Ontario Craft Council.
A very thoughtful article about my work written by Gil McElroy is featured in the current issue of Surface Design Journal (“Dorie Millerson: The Ties that Bind,” Spring 2011, 26-29), a quarterly publication of the Surface Design Association. In his article, McElroy writes about the various ways in which I use thread, scale, and shadow to explore themes of attachment and connection.
Bridge, 2006
My piece, “Car,” will be on display in the touring show Fiberart International 2010 that opens this evening, April 30th, and runs from May 1st to July 3rd at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, New York.
Photo: Martha Wasik
The connections show is over but my interview can be seen at ArtSync and hopefully the work will be displayed again soon. Here are a few images of shadows with the work.
The interview I did with ArtSync Television at the opening of my show, connections, will air tonight, Friday, February 25th on Rogers Channel 10 at 7:00 pm.
