Events for October 1, 2024

From tessellating Portuguese tiles to Yayoi Kusama’s famous dots, artists have found inspiration in recurring patterns for centuries. Some are intrigued by aesthetics, while others find ritual and rhythm in the repetition. Fixations highlights Alexandra Bowers, Talia Dudley, Denise Yaghmourian, and Hyewon Yoon's obsessions in a visible, tangible way. With each dot, stitch, and line, these artists reclaim peace in a chaotic world.

For our 28th annual Art Quilts exhibition, the tension between pushing boundaries versus adhering to tried-and-true methods plays out in fiber form. We invited rule-breakers and traditionalists alike to interpret the theme in a variety of ways, including applying it to physical techniques, materials, construction methods, personal narratives, or commentary on social, cultural and political concerns. All submissions – traditional, unconventional, or a combination of both - were considered for craftsmanship, originality, design, and concept.