Quilt show ponders fabric of society
“Ragged Edges” by Ann Johnson
Stunning art quilts collected for the “Somebody Told Me… Communicating with Thread” exhibition will be on display at the Yachats Commons this Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29.
Presented by Polly Plumb Productions, the show features work by Studio Art Quilt Associates Oregon artists exploring the power of verbal communication through expressive textile pieces. Each quilt reflects personal stories, shared experiences and broader themes about how words shape identity and relationships.
The exhibition invites viewers to consider how communication influences lives, offering works that range from reflections on advice passed between generations to pieces that respond to moments of change, rebellion and personal growth.
An art quilt is an original exploration of an idea rather than a traditional pattern. These works often experiment with textile manipulation, color, texture and mixed media, while remaining rooted in fiber-based materials layered and stitched together.
Juror Irene Roderick said the selected works highlight the many ways communication shapes human experience.
“For this exhibition, artists were invited to explore the impact of verbal interaction on their lives — the importance of communication with each other, with our world, with our pasts and with our futures,” she said. “As I spent time with these quilts, I began to see themes emerge. These works illustrate how voices from the past continue to resonate today.”
Roderick added that the exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on their own experiences with communication.
“I hope you think about the impactful things you have been told, and the things you have told others,” she said. “Take a moment to recall the advice, the slogans, the rhetoric, the secrets — all the words and expressions that shape our memories and influence our lives.”
The exhibition runs from 10 am to 4 pm each day at the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N. A suggested donation of $5 is requested. For more information, go to pollyplumb.org.