There is a program this Thursday at The Heinz History Center where the request was for me to speak about “art, history, and activism from a Jewish perspective”. This request put me into a panic- what do I have to say about art, history and activism in my work????? I turned to my husband, asContinue reading “The Application of AI to Me”
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Our Fiber World in Woven Stories
Sarah and I work together as SilkDenim. You can see our product line on ETSY. We also share a birthday. This is a portrait I made for her to celebrate our latest one: In addition to what we share, we each follow our independent interests. Sarah is a feldenkrais practitioner and an active member ofContinue reading “Our Fiber World in Woven Stories”
In My Own Words
For many years I have been documenting my life, first with journals, then with the text, The Quilting Path, with self-published books from The Quilting Path to The Container Blog and finally (for now) A Patchwork Life. Here is the list and links to see them: The Container Blog was a project I did withContinue reading “In My Own Words”
Gut Yonif
The Heinz History Center’s Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim with a one-night only, participatory experience that blends hand-crafted art and tradition. Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire. This is a joyous occasion that is often celebrated with storytelling, gifts, andContinue reading “Gut Yonif”
THE BLESSING CORD
To celebrate the UNMAKING of THE WITNESS QUILT, as part of Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life, I offer the ritual of the RED STRING. The Red String offers protection. Red attracts and impedes negative forces, converting the darkness of judgement into the mercy of light. This creates a forcefield that diverts the evil eye. InContinue reading “THE BLESSING CORD”
UnMaking The Witness Quilt
Witness עֵד2023-24. 1200+ individual detachable patches.Overall:178”W X 101”L. Panels: Right_Front7/Back_Left1 19”WX71”L; Right_Front6/Back_Left2 22”WX78”L; Right_Front5/Back_Left3 22”WX 87”L; Middle_Front4a&b and Back4 52”X 101”L; Left_Front3/Back_Right5 22”WX87”L; Left_Front2/Back_Right6 22”W X78”L ; Left_Front1/Back_Right7 19”WX71”L. Under Layer: Materials: Crème colored linens, clothing, embroidery floss, yarn, old quilts. Technique: individually hand embroidered BubbeWisdoms or phrases ofa contemporary version of Viddui prayer finishedContinue reading “UnMaking The Witness Quilt”
Yichus-Part IV
My cousin Gerrie Shapiro was recently featured on page 42 of Whirl Magazine. You may know her as a dog trainer and/or as an artist; for me, she is the keeper of our heritage. She had in her possession my great-grandfather’s wallet; now housed in the Jewish Archives Shapiro Brother Papers. Found in the wallet,Continue reading “Yichus-Part IV”
The Eight Pointed Star
Relatives were here for the holidays and the quilt our niece choose to snuggle under was a SILKDENIM version of the classic 8-pointed stars made from men’s shirts and denim: A Patchwork Life at the Heinz History Center includes my first 8-pointed star, shown here as a poster, the installation view, and two of myContinue reading “The Eight Pointed Star”
Portraits
One of my greatest inspirations is Sheila Hicks. She is the artist who best uses fibers as her medium of artistic expression. Here is a her portrait for an exhibition currently being shown in Germany. Like most people, I find it challenging to select and then view portraits of myself. In the past, whenever itContinue reading “Portraits”
Gut Yontif!
A Patchwork Life continues at the Heinz History Center through April 6, 2025. I am often there working in the miniature studio. Come and visit! Gut Yontif is our programming series celebrating the Jewish Holidays. The next installment of our Gut Yontif! series is Dec. 28 with a fiery Chanukah celebration from Rosabel Rosalind, then onContinue reading “Gut Yontif!”
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