Velcro Van on the Prowl for OH Weekend
A MOBILE GALLERY OF MINIATURE STITCHED ART
Velcro Van is a customized cargo van with Velcro-lined walls supporting a gallery of miniature stitched works on fabric. All work is under 8”x8” and involves embroidery, appliqué, crewel, quilting, hand or machine stitching. Velcro Van will cruise around Marfa during Open House weekend visiting various locations and offering impromptu viewings of the work in and on the van, as well as on Velcro smocks worn by the gallerists. The Velcro Van will visit landmarks, local hotspots, tourist attractions, lectures, film screenings, galleries, openings, events and other cultural attractions, bringing the miniature art to the people.
Velcro Van is a customized cargo van with Velcro-lined walls supporting a gallery of miniature stitched works on fabric. All work is under 8”x8” and involves embroidery, appliqué, crewel, quilting, hand or machine stitching. Velcro Van will cruise around Marfa during Open House weekend visiting various locations and offering impromptu viewings of the work in and on the van, as well as on Velcro smocks worn by the gallerists. The Velcro Van will visit landmarks, local hotspots, tourist attractions, lectures, film screenings, galleries, openings, events and other cultural attractions, bringing the miniature art to the people.
Artists: Victoria Cabrera, Carol Cutshall, Ricki Hill, Kysa Johnson, Lorna Leedy, Mat James, Caroline Rankin, Louise Riley, Katherine Shaughnessy
Opening Reception w/ champagne & tequila bar:
Friday, October 5th, 5pm-9pm @ 603 W. Galveston Street, curbside
Friday, October 5th, 5pm-9pm @ 603 W. Galveston Street, curbside
Look for the mobile show at the following locations, 4pm until the gas runs out, daily/nightly:
by the side of the road, Hwy. 67 & 90, Marfa Lights viewing center, Prada Marfa, Marfa Public Radio station, Cibolo Creek Ranch, the Sonic Youth show, wherever anything else is happening
by the side of the road, Hwy. 67 & 90, Marfa Lights viewing center, Prada Marfa, Marfa Public Radio station, Cibolo Creek Ranch, the Sonic Youth show, wherever anything else is happening
Crawl on in and take a look.
posted by Mark permanent link
2 Comments:
Awesome! Looking forward to it
Me too! I'm wondering if it is painted flat black....
I hope I don't accidentally crawl into the wrong van - one with one of those stickers, "IF THIS VAN'S A RCOKIN', DON'T BOTHER KNOCKIN'".
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