Quilt traditions abound in all cultures, and this exhibition is a testament to the complexity and beauty of this important art form. With vibrant, varied fabrics and small stitches, an exhibition of contemporary artist quilts comes to Byrdcliffe in partnership with Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA).

Thirty SAQA fiber artists created work exploring contrasts found in everyday expressions. The selected entries examine seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech used for dramatic, humorous, or ironic effect. The show was curated by fiber artist Ann Johnston, whose experimentation with dye and fabric has led to numerous exhibitions worldwide, including over twenty solo exhibits and multiple publications. 

The exhibition features artists including: Emily Bellinger, Carol K. Boyer, Cynthia Busic-Snyder, Anne-Claude Cotty, Gabriele DiTota, Eileen Donovan, Tamar Drucker, Sue Erdreich, Jean Gerow, Denise Giardullo, Judith Gignesi, Suzanne Housley, Christine Janove, Ann Johnston, Denise Elizabeth Kooperman, Liz Kuny, Helen Nash May, Jean McCreary, Cathy Miranker, David W. Neagley, Giovanna Nicolai, LM B. Noudehou, Pat Pauly, Marie B. Peek, Ellaree Pray, Ann C.Scott, Barbara W. Sferra, Glendora Simonson, Linda Stern, and Jo Thomas.

ABOUT SAQA: Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals worldwide.