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Passion and Proportion III: Vibrant Contemporary Quilt Art for the Bed and the Wall
Kathy Anso and Linda Rae

01 October – 03 November 2024
Community Gallery

Morrinsville Gallery presents a show full of colour, joy, textures, and storytelling!

“Passion and Proportion III: Vibrant Contemporary Quilt Art for the Bed and the Wall” will take you to a magical place created by artists Kathy Anso and Linda Rae.

This wonderful exhibition of seven expertly constructed and vivid quilts runs from Tuesday, October 1st, through Sunday, November 3rd. Our opening hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays (the gallery is closed on Mondays).

Join our official opening on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 a.m. to celebrate Kathy Anso and Linda Rae’s fascinating artwork and the narratives behind every piece of fabric. You can choose to read the artist’s synopsis for each piece, or, as Linda says, you are also free to discover your own interpretations of their contemporary visions. Visit us with your family, connect with our local art community, and enjoy complimentary light refreshments.

In addition, Kathy will be present on Saturday, October 12th, as a docent. She is looking forward to describing her quilt-making methods and engaging with interested visitors.

Artist Statements
Kathy:
For the past twenty years, quilting has been my creative balance to a career as a science teacher. I make quilts to encourage loved ones. Each quilt has a story. It is art designed to be used on a bed and to be wrapped up in, so the materials and the sewing are durable, washable, and cuddly. My heritage as a Waikato farm girl is often seen in the choice of analogies I use to tell my stories: hawks and ducks, cows and cars, paddocks and trees.

Linda:
My love of creating with fabrics started as a 12-year-old at school sewing. Working for a while in the garment industry and learning pattern-making. I use these skills in my quilting, which I have been doing for about 20 years. Now, I live in Turangi, where I am slowly converting a small garage into a studio. For me, creating quilts is both calming and invigorating. My quilts start with the seed of an idea so that the design develops as I am working. I like to create movement in my quits. So, the eye of the viewer has to travel around it, seeing it all. During the process, I also like to play with different colour combinations, considering their depth of tone, whether they’re cool or warm, and seeing how they play with each other. It’s a lot of fun! Lastly comes the construction, which can be quite complex. It’s a good thing that I enjoy the challenge of this. I can get frustrated at each stage of the process when it’s not working right. I push myself to work through this until I have a design I am happy with. I approach quilting similarly, deciding on the stitching design as I go along. At the end, if I’m lucky, I have created an amazing piece of art that I love to share and hope you enjoy.

Opening Day!
We are very excited to share an invitation to the opening of Kathy Anso and Linda Rae’s quilt exhibition at the Morrinsville Gallery. The opening event is free and open to all, and the artists will be on site all day, join us!

Date: Saturday, 5th October 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: 167 Thames Street, Morrinsville, 3300
Venue: Morrinsville Gallery

Admission is free, and contributions are graciously appreciated. Come and experience a blend of art, craft and imagination! Looking forward to seeing you there!
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