Ubuntutu Exhibition

Ubuntutu: Life Legacies of Love and Action

The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation (DLTF) and Michigan State University Museum (MSUM), in association with quilt artists in South Africa and the United States, have partnered to develop an exhibition and accompanying publication to pay tribute to the indelible contributions that Desmond and Leah Tutu have made in addressing human rights in South Africa and around the world.

DATE

3 October 2016 - 4 November 2016

TIME

09h00 - 17h00

VENUE

Mandela Gateway Museum, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

COST

Free

The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation (DLTF) and Michigan State University Museum (MSUM), in association with quilt artists in South Africa and the United States, have partnered to develop an exhibition and accompanying publication to pay tribute to the indelible contributions that Desmond and Leah Tutu have made in addressing human rights in South Africa and around the world. The exhibition’s title is sourced from South African artist Diana Vandeyar’s quilt Ubuntutu, a combination of the Tutu surname and Ubuntu, the philosophy Tutu popularized in the late 1990s. Love is also a foundational concept in the exhibition, which focuses on the Tutu’s love for each other, in addition to their unrequited love for humanity. Like the 2014 Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela, the exhibition will consist of 30” square quilts made by invited artists from South Africa, those in the U.S. affiliated with the US-based Women of Color Quilt Network (WCQN), and some selected additional invited U.S. artists.

The accompanying full-color publication contains an image of each quilt as well as artist statements detailing how their quilt is an interpretation of the Tutus’ legacy. To provide social, cultural and historical context, the publication also includes several essays that illuminate their incomparable contributions to the struggle for human rights. Both the quilt exhibition and catalog intends to inspire viewers to connect with the power of a concerted effort to respect and defend humanity.

ubuntutu

"A Commitment to Peace, Love and Social Justice: Quilt Tributes to Desmond and Lea Tutu" Exhibition to be held in October 2016

My contribution to the US/South Africa quilt project spearheaded by Michigan State University. The theme is 'A commitment to peace, love and social justice: Quilt tributes to Desmond and Leah Tutu' and I've called my piece 'A Moral Compass'.

View from the Hill - International Year of South Africa

What to do with old Jeans

Stunning portait of F1 racing legend Ayrton Senna.
Ian Berry aka Denimu makes incredibly detailed portraits and urban landscapes using discarded jeans (thanks Sheila).

Mark and I were in Rio watching the San Marino Grand Prix on TV in our hotel room when Senna crashed and later died.

Skinny laMinx

One of my favourite local textile artists is Heather Moore of "Skinny laMinx", you can purchase her amazing contemporary fabrics (both quilting and upholstery) at her shop 201 Bree Street - Cape Town. For those who live outside Cape Town she has an online shop.

Quilt Binding Tutorial

As part of the South African Quilters' Guild - Teacher Accreditation Course we were required to describe how to attach binding - here is a photo tutorial on how to do this perfectly :)

First Thursdays Cape Town

Cape Town's central city comes alive on the first Thursday of every month, as dozens of art galleries stay open late along with cultural events that go on into the night. First Thursdays is an incredible way to experience the cultural wealth that this city has to offer and to explore the streets on foot with friends both old and new. How it Works & Map

William Kentridge: Weaver Marguerite Stephens | Art21 "Exclusive"

Eye on Elegance: Early Quilts of Maryland and Virginia at the DAR Museum

Congratulations Lorraine!

Second Place at Fynbos "Seasons of Change" Challenge

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artSPACE Durban, 3 Millar Road, off Umgeni Road, Durban

on until 11 October

Textile Lessons with Meredith Woolnough

Meredith's technique is similar to the work done by Sheila and Liebet. The way she mounts her work is very interesting. Check out her blog.

This video is from the Australian television series "Colour In Your Life" hosted by Graeme Stevenson (Check out his other videos here - so many inspirational artists).

Fynbos in the Boland 9-11 October 2014

SOLD

Kim "Uncertainty"

Liebet "Pyramid"

Lubi "Colour Osmosis"

SOLD, SOLD and SOLD!

Leibet "Wearable Art"

Lubi "Tides", "Tidemark Strolling" and "Something Old, Something New I"

Diana "Clash: Negated Parity v. A Noteworthy Citizen - There's Bound to be Trouble"

Entyatyambeni Botanical Collages by Keiskamma Art Project

Entyatyambeni Botanical Collages by Keiskamma Art Project
Opening 2 October 2014, at 5:30 pm
2-18 October 2014
The Cape Gallery
60 Church Street, Cape Town

Workshop with Ina Meyer

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Constantiaberg Bulletin Video

Karen Watkins from the Constantiaberg Bulletin posted a video of our exhibition on their Facebook page. Head on over there and don't forget to Like!