TEXTILE TALK: Conversations with the Artists: Haven

Martha Sielman hosts artist talks with exhibiting artists from SAQA Global Exhibition Haven! Words and communication continue to be Jette Clover’s primary source of inspiration. Instead of writing with a pen or printing text segments, she is ‘writing’ with a needle on fabric. This process has created an even closer relationship between writing and textile. Helen Geglio will focus on her recent work exploring ideas about protection and how she has discovered the protective nature of slowly making stitches by hand. Anne Bellas’ art is mostly abstract, focusing on nonfigurative designs, surface design techniques, and bold colors. In these times of pandemic and economic and political instability, Anne’s goal is to lead her viewers through open windows, hoping they can experience a feeling of well-being, serenity, and inner peace. Love Textile Talks? Consider supporting us with a donation at https://www.saqa.com/ttsupport See more about Haven: https://www.saqa.com/haven -- Textile Talks features weekly presentations and panel discussions from the International Quilt Museum, the Modern Quilt Guild, Quilt Alliance, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association. The programs are held online at 2 p.m. Eastern (11 a.m. Pacific) each Wednesday. More info at https://www.saqa.com/textiletalks -- Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA now has over 4,200 members: artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, and corporate sponsors. With access to our museum-quality exhibition program, SAQA members challenge the boundaries of art and change perceptions about contemporary fiber art. As a part of SAQA’s dynamic creative community, members can take their artwork and career to the next level. We offer a wide range of exclusive resources, mentorship programs, and professional opportunities. In addition, SAQA documents the art quilt movement – our publications include full-color exhibition catalogs, the Art Quilt Quarterly magazine, and our new book, Art Quilts Unfolding: 50 Years of Innovation.