'Objectionable' quilt at Virginia show

A few years ago maybe 2004 or 2006, there was a whole section at the Pacific
International Quilt Show in Santa Clara, California called "The Vagina
Quilts." I guess it all just takes a few years to move east.

Kay Ahr in Reno Sparks, Nevada USA (where prostitution is legal)

"Nann" wrote in message
...
Google Alerts picked this up today.
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_n...play#idc-cover

Here is the artist's website. http://kathynida.com/current-shows/
Note that to see her work you have to enter the password, which is
helpfully provided in a box on the right hand side: "I am over 18."
It looks as though the body (no pun intended) of her work is along the
same theme as quilt in the news story. It's art, and, as they say,
"great art doesn't have to match your sofa."

Nann

On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:33:51 -0600, Ginger in CA wrote
(in article
):

This is a fascinating thread, and I so appreciate the thoughts others
have laid out here. Over night it has caused me to think [that can be
dangerous!], and to attempt to formulate a response. That last part
has been like trying to herd cats.

Similar to the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure",
this textile piece in question may not be everyone's cup of tea. We
should all be grateful and blessed we are able to say what we want,
express ourselves as we want. I believe this can expand to life in
general. There are things that others say or do that don't mesh with
my personal outlook. That does not mean it is any less "okay", it's
just not for me. I can choose what I read, or listen to, or view,
unlike in many countries in the world. Likewise, no doubt there are
many who do not "approve" of things I do, or create, or the way I
live. And that is their choice to disagree.

No doubt I am not the only one who remembers the song that stated
"different strokes for different folks".

The quilt show's curators took a bold step in accepting this piece to
hang. They are to be commended for that. And I applaud the
quiltmaker's expression of what she feels, doing it in a medium she is
comfortable with.

JMHO, YMMV
Ginger in CA

On Feb 25, 2:19*pm, Nann wrote:


I agree wholeheartedly, Ginger.

Maureen

On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:44:44 -0600, Gen wrote
(in article ):

I'm glad you mentioned Renaissance paintings. The Carnival Pride cruise
ship has Renaissance paintings on the wall all over. Well endowed women and
men. There's a huge statue of David in all his glory near the restaurant of
same name. I never once saw anyone giggling, etc.at these, and there were
tons of kids and teen-agers on board. No adult made a fuss. I can only
assume that if a comment was ever made, it was handled tactfully. Most paid
no attention at all.
Gen

"

Not to stir up a hornet's nest, but I can see how lots of people would say
that those Renaissance paintings and sculptures are serious "ART" with a
capital "A". And it's what they think art should be.

I think people get more worked up over the type of art quilts in question
because they aren't used to thinking as quilts or any type of fiber or
needlework as "art". To most people, their just blankets or pillows or
whatever.

Maureen

On Feb 27, 9:17*am, "Kay Ahr" wrote:
A few years ago maybe 2004 or 2006, there was a whole section at the Pacific
International Quilt Show in Santa Clara, California called "The Vagina
Quilts." *I guess it all just takes a few years to move east.

Kay Ahr in Reno Sparks, Nevada USA (where prostitution is legal)


OMG. My granny would have never been able to wrap her brain around
that one! :-)

Sherry

Ursula,

Somewhere in the north part of Mahattan, they are building a permanent
housing for "The Dinner Party". I think that it should be done by now, but
I'm not sure. I'll have to do some internet searching and get back to you.

Steven
Alaska


"Ursula Schrader" wrote in message
...

" My mother and I, back in the early 80's, went to a display of "Plates",
which was a triangular table with about 30 placemats and clay plates, all
of which had a very vaginal look. We went to look at the art, the
beauty, the explosion of colors, and what the artist was trying to
convey. We talked about it a lot, and it was somewhat uncomfortable for
me in my early 20's, and just discovering who I was, but I learned a lot
about me, my mother, and we shared a lot.

Ohhh, you've seen 'The Dinner Party'?! How I envy you! I got a book about
it later, but I wish could have seen all the embroideries and plates live.
For me it was a first to see that there are not only important men in
history but also important women. BTW, I found the look of the objects
only vaguely vaginal but that may have to do with my upbringing; as a
biology teacher's kid, we had all kinds of books at home where all parts,
male and female, were depicted in detail, both elevation and sectional
drawing, so to speak.

U.

Ursula

Here it is! And it's on display now. It's finished.

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/

Steven
Alaska


"Ursula Schrader" wrote in message
...

" My mother and I, back in the early 80's, went to a display of "Plates",
which was a triangular table with about 30 placemats and clay plates, all
of which had a very vaginal look. We went to look at the art, the
beauty, the explosion of colors, and what the artist was trying to
convey. We talked about it a lot, and it was somewhat uncomfortable for
me in my early 20's, and just discovering who I was, but I learned a lot
about me, my mother, and we shared a lot.

Ohhh, you've seen 'The Dinner Party'?! How I envy you! I got a book about
it later, but I wish could have seen all the embroideries and plates live.
For me it was a first to see that there are not only important men in
history but also important women. BTW, I found the look of the objects
only vaguely vaginal but that may have to do with my upbringing; as a
biology teacher's kid, we had all kinds of books at home where all parts,
male and female, were depicted in detail, both elevation and sectional
drawing, so to speak.

U.

Thank you soooo much! I already spent time I should have used otherwise on
the site - wonderful!

U.

"Steven Cook" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
mmunications...
Ursula

Here it is! And it's on display now. It's finished.

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/

Steven
Alaska


"Ursula Schrader" wrote in message
...

" My mother and I, back in the early 80's, went to a display of
"Plates",
which was a triangular table with about 30 placemats and clay plates,
all of which had a very vaginal look. We went to look at the art, the
beauty, the explosion of colors, and what the artist was trying to
convey. We talked about it a lot, and it was somewhat uncomfortable for
me in my early 20's, and just discovering who I was, but I learned a lot
about me, my mother, and we shared a lot.

Ohhh, you've seen 'The Dinner Party'?! How I envy you! I got a book about
it later, but I wish could have seen all the embroideries and plates
live. For me it was a first to see that there are not only important men
in history but also important women. BTW, I found the look of the objects
only vaguely vaginal but that may have to do with my upbringing; as a
biology teacher's kid, we had all kinds of books at home where all parts,
male and female, were depicted in detail, both elevation and sectional
drawing, so to speak.

U.

I got this ticket while partying in my apartment a few days ago due to noise audible to neighbors. Virginia (Fairfax county

On Feb 25, 6:19*pm, Nann wrote:
Google Alerts picked this up today.http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_n...it-quilt-on-di...

Here is the artist's website. *http://kathynida.com/current-shows/
Note that to see her work you have to enter the password, which is
helpfully provided in a box on the right hand side: "I am over 18."
It looks as though the body (no pun intended) of her work is along the
same theme as quilt in the news story. *It's art, and, as they say,
"great art doesn't have to match your sofa."

Nann

Whether it's art or a quilt, I just think it's ugly. I think
Picasso's stuff is ugly too, so there ya go.

Sharon (N.B.)