COLLECTION NAME:
University Art Galleries (UMassD)
Record
exhibition_title:
Quilt Art Invitational
exhibition_dates:
October 1984
exhibition_year:
1984
exhibition_location:
SMU Art Gallery
exhibition_note:
Photographs documenting the Quilt Art exhibition.
exhibition_genre:
fiber art
resourceID:
14002_011_0037
resource_type:
slides
copyright notice:
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION: Under the direction of the Visual Resource Center digital collections are made available to the UMass Dartmouth campus community for the sole purpose of classroom instruction and study in accordance U.S. Copyright Laws . All other uses are prohibited and are subject to copyright infringements.
credit line:
Claire T. Carney Library - Archives and Special Collections
artist name:
Porcella , Yvonne
artist_nationality:
American
artist_vital dates:
late 20th century - early 21st century
artist_biographical note:
Yvonne Porcella, an artist specializing in wearables and art quilts, began in 1962 by making unique garments, wall hangings and quilts. Currently her work is featured in major exhibitions, art galleries and museums. Her work is a vibrant expression of an artist who knows how to handle color with an apparently endless palette. She hand paints fabrics to achieve a soft pastel watercolor effect and uses a variety of these fabrics to create her art. In addition to these subtle pieces, Porcella produces work that is bold and vibrant, using pure color in contrasting and synchronous relationships to convey a cumulative dynamic effect. Her work has toured in national and international shows of contemporary American quilt makers and is actively collected by individuals and corporations. The subject of Porcella's books reflect the development of her artistic interests. FIVE ETHNIC PATTERNS was printed in 1977, followed in 1978 by a second book featuring ethnic patterns, PLUS FIVE. PIECED CLOTHING (1980) and PIECED CLOTHING VARIATIONS (1981) continue the evolution of her patterns and focus on wearable art. A COLORFUL BOOK (1986), an art book uses her work to illustrate the design and color for which she is known. COLORS CHANGING HUE (1994) teaches easy methods for fabric painting and includes patterns for projects. SIX COLOR WORLD (1997) continues the theme of fabric painting with a strong emphasis on color. YVONNE PORCELLA: ART & INSPIRATIONS published in 1998 documents her work and offers insight into her art. MAGICAL 4 PATCH & 9 PATCH was published in 2001. Porcella is Founder and served as President of the Board of Directors of Studio Art Quilt Associates. She has taught and lectured throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Japan. The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. acquired her quilt "Takoage" in 1994. This quilt along with 300 objects from the 15 additional Smithsonian museums was included in a national touring exhibition honoring the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian. During the 2001 Inauguration ceremonies this quilt was displayed in Washington D.C. at the Renwick Gallery located directly behind The White House. In 1998 her quilt ANSWERING THE RIDDLE was included in the 9th Invitational Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland. Also, in 1998, she was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame, in Marion, Indiana and in 1998, she was the 5th recipient of the Silver Star Award at Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas.
work_title:
Quilt
work_medium:
fiber
work_technique:
fiber art - quilted
work_date:
ca. 1983
date_of_ record:
2015
name_cataloger:
ac
Quilt
