Comments on: Visual Journeys: Art Quilts by the Salon Seven http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/ Dedicated to furthering the understanding of art quilts and their place within the general art community. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:59:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jeri Riggs http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-268 Jeri Riggs Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:36:08 +0000 http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-268 According to the library community relations coordinator, "Without a doubt, this has been one of the best received exhibits in the library's long history!". It is indeed part of our intent to educate the public about Art Quilts and the possibilities of the fiber medium to address the concerns of visual artists, and in that aim we were very successful, judging by the comments at the show and the reaction of the general public . I wonder what other "Use" one could have for these works besides enjoying them on the walls? According to the library community relations coordinator, “Without a doubt, this has been one of the best received exhibits in the
library’s long history!”. It is indeed part of our intent to educate the public about Art Quilts and the possibilities of the fiber medium to address the concerns of visual artists, and in that aim we were very successful, judging by the comments at the show and the reaction of the general public . I wonder what other “Use” one could have for these works besides enjoying them on the walls?

]]> By: shelbycockrell http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-260 shelbycockrell Sat, 25 Nov 2006 23:07:12 +0000 http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-260 I love the challenge pieces. They're so vibrant and beautiful. How much does a piece of art like that go for? It's hard for me to believe that's a quilt. I'd put it on display and not use it! I love the challenge pieces. They’re so vibrant and beautiful. How much does a piece of art like that go for? It’s hard for me to believe that’s a quilt. I’d put it on display and not use it!

]]> By: Mindy Smith http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-258 Mindy Smith Sat, 25 Nov 2006 22:20:03 +0000 http://artquiltreviews.wordpress.com/2006/11/25/visual-journeys-art-quilts-by-the-salon-seven/#comment-258 I read the q=a=q review after reading this one and thinking "this isn't a review, it's some sort of insider's critique." The Post Standard's review seemed knowledgeable and unbiased while making clear points about what was found on display and what was good and less good about it. I preferred the Q=A=Q review because it gave me information about the exhibit without giving too much criticism about the individual pieces. The reviewer's background and broad knowledge about art made the review useful and descriptive. Overall the review didn't critique individual pieces - that "this was very nice BUT...." feeling that one gets over and over again in the Salon 7 review. I read the q=a=q review after reading this one and thinking “this isn’t a review, it’s some sort of insider’s critique.” The Post Standard’s review seemed knowledgeable and unbiased while making clear points about what was found on display and what was good and less good about it.

I preferred the Q=A=Q review because it gave me information about the exhibit without giving too much criticism about the individual pieces. The reviewer’s background and broad knowledge about art made the review useful and descriptive. Overall the review didn’t critique individual pieces – that “this was very nice BUT….” feeling that one gets over and over again in the Salon 7 review.

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