Textiles Exhibition: War, Patriotism and Politics
lylie fisher A JOURNAL OF CREATIVE ADVENTURES monday, september 24, 2007 Textiles Exhibition: War, Patriotism and Politics This Summer The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles hosted a powerful exhibition of international textiles that explored how communities struggle with the repercussions of war and utilize artistic tools to forge new identities. Thought provoking textile creations artisans expressed the intimate experiences of social, emotional and structural upheaval in their lives. The exhibition presented works created over a 200 year time line, covering early notions of nation building in the USA through dramatic representations of genocide and Sept 11, 2001. Working with simple materials in humble environments the creators found voice to their struggles. This powerful exhibition drew upon the extensive work of international curators and collectors, many of whom support the artists and local communities broaden th...