[Bcma-l] Media Release: Upcoming Crafthouse Gallery Exhibit

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

    For immediate release: March 16, 2007


"Sing a Song of Sixpence", Papers & Thread, 25.5 x 31 cm, 2007**

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*“Ending Bedtime”*


  Works by Julie McIntyre

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*Exhibit:* April 5 – 29

*Opening Reception:* Thursday, April 5, 6 – 8 pm

Crafthouse Gallery, 1386 Cartwright St., Granville Island

Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8 www.cabc.net

Come explore the many interpretations of children’s literature in this 
exhibit of paper quilts at the Crafthouse Gallery in April.

The final Chapter to "Bedtime Stories" is this artist's
quilted book of nursery rhymes made entirely with thread, ink and paper.

“ ‘Ending Bedtime’ is the final chapter in my paper quilt series 
celebrating the elegance and strength of fine papers, childhood 
literature, prints, quilts and motherhood. This exhibition consists of 
an artist book with twenty ‘pages’ individually framed. While ‘Bedtime 
Stories’ asks the question how do worlds of giants, fairies, mythical 
beasts, dead mothers and dangerous quests prepare children for life's 
journey, ‘Ending Bedtime’ examines the history, mystique and enduring 
charm of nursery rhymes.

Quilt making with paper provides me with an artistic outlet from 
motherhood and part time jobs. As women before me understood, quilt 
making works with small blocks of concentrated time, material and space, 
which ingredients evolve into a complete piece (peace). Aesthetically, 
what strikes me about quilts is the playfulness of the repeated image, 
the use of vibrating colour combinations, pattern composition, and the 
complex abstract thought involved.

I hope ‘Ending Bedtime’ pays homage to quilt making, motherhood and 
nursery rhymes.”

Julie McIntyre

Crafts Association of British Columbia (CABC) is a network of craft 
professionals dedicated to the development of excellence in craft. 
Contact: Calvin Taplay, Communications Coordinator at 604-687-6511, 
toll-free (in BC) at 1-888-687-6511 or info@cabc.net <mailto:info@cabc.net>

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