A new exhibition at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum features the work of internationally renowned artist Shizuko Kuroha.
“Blue Echoes: Quilts by Shizuko Kuroha” is the first ever solo exhibition by a Japanese artist at the IQSCM. For more than 30 years, Kuroha has been a leader in the Japanese studio quilt movement. She gives a unique take to familiar patterns using antique indigo-dyed textiles and traditional sarasa fabrics.
“We are delighted to have ‘Blue Echoes’ on display at Quilt House,” said Leslie Levy, Ardis and Robert James Executive Director of Quilt House. “Visitors will thoroughly enjoy spending time viewing this exhibition as each quilt is stunningly beautiful and artfully complex.”
Kuroha will speak about her quiltmaking on Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the IQSCM, 1523 N. 33rd St. Admission to the lecture is free in conjunction with First Friday. In addition to the lecture, the evening will serve as a grand opening for her exhibition, feature a book talk from historian Teresa Duryea Wong at 4 p.m. and a book signing by Kuroha and Wong in the Museum Shop at 4:30 p.m.
Kurhoa will return to the museum on Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m. to give a demonstration.
This exhibition was made possible through funding from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported this exhibition through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for more information. Additional support was provided by Friends of the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, Moda, Aurifil, Japan Foundation New York, Japan Broadcasting Corporation and the Fred and Sally Basham Fund.
“We hope the public will join us for both Ms. Duryea Wong’s talk and Kuroha-san’s lecture,” Levy said. “It is an honor to have two renowned experts with us. Their presentations are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain.”
“Blue Echoes” will be on display at the museum through May 25.
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. For more information about these and other exhibitions or to view a list of upcoming programs, visit http://www.quiltstudy.org. View the online exhibition for “Blue Echoes” at http://www.quiltstudy.org/exhibitions/nowshowing/kuroha/.
More details at: http://www.quiltstudy.org