Thursday, February 25, 2016

WONDER - Maya Lin

By the time this post goes live, I'll be on a train headed to Washington, DC, settled snuggly in the quiet car, listening to an audiobook and either stitching or drawing marks on paper that echo the jostling of my hand via the movement of the train.


Folding the Chesapeake, 2015
marbles and adhesive

Maya Lin is speaking at the Renwick Friday night about her most exquiste Folding the Chesapeake and I was lucky enough to get a ticket to the event.

Of course, it's also a good excuse to view the whole WONDER exhibition for a second time. Stay tuned or follow along on my instagram feed to see what treasures are found in DC this time around.

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15 comments:

  1. Thread BornFebruary 25, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    How long will you be in town? Do you have any weekend plans?

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    1. JenniferFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:27 AM

      Hi Julie! I'm in town until mid-day tomorrow (Sunday). Am off to Baltimore today. Actually, I'd love to come sometime when you're teaching your stitching class and set in. Next time?

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    2. Thread BornFebruary 27, 2016 at 12:23 PM

      Probably not til Fall (assuming that my shoulder is functioning...probably will have surgery this summer). I do have my Healing Cloth workshop coming up in a few weeks. I'll let you know if I schedule a stitching workshop at Artistic Artifacts...my students are asking for the next one! Have fun!

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  2. Charlton StitcherFebruary 25, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    What extraordinary work! Marbles tracing their way from floor to wall - amazing! You'll have a wonderful visit.

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    1. JenniferFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:32 AM

      Thank you Margaret! Maya Lin's piece is subtle, quiet and very powerful.

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  3. ChristineFebruary 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    Nice.

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    1. JenniferFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:43 AM

      Yes. Feel a road trip coming on? Be fun to wander DC with you.

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  4. Sharmon DavidsonFebruary 25, 2016 at 3:09 PM

    Wonderful installation by Maya Lin. I wish I could see it in person. Enjoy your trip!

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    1. JenniferFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:35 AM

      Thank you Sharmon! I always enjoy coming back to DC.

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  5. SethFebruary 25, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    That looks sensational and must be a knockout in person.

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    1. JenniferFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:33 AM

      You could always hop on Amtrak and see it in person. Seriously, WONDER is an exhibit that should not be missed. Enjoy!

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  6. BarryFebruary 29, 2016 at 4:57 AM

    Hi J - thanks for sharing these images - there is something just beautiful about the impact huge simple everyday items can have when presenting in such vast numbers. B

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    1. JenniferMarch 1, 2016 at 5:45 AM

      This exhibition had great impact on me. I was struck by the simplicity of materials used and the focus of the artists. Each artist was given a room to fill and they filled them exquisitely...really using only 1 material. Oh, there was glue or screws, etc. to anchor the works, but really only 1 prominent material. Mind blowing actually.

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  7. Fiona DempsterMarch 1, 2016 at 4:59 AM

    Two wonderful shows you've shared - feeling ucky to see them from over here!

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    1. JenniferMarch 1, 2016 at 5:46 AM

      Oh my dear Fiona, these are all one glorious show at the Renwick Gallery. I've more photos of the other artists to share. Stay tuned!

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