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4 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Legendary Gee’s Bend Library art exhibit showcases quilts quilters back in Sisters By Sue Stafford Correspondent Members of the Gee’s Bend Quilters Collective are returning to Sisters for their third visit to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Gloria Hoppins, Lucy Lee Witherspoon, China Pettway, Mary Ann Pettway and Stella Mae Pettway will partici- pate in a variety of Quilter’s Affair activities and artists receptions as well as par- ticipate on Quilt Show Day. The quilters of Gee’s Bend’s visit is made possible by a grant from The Roundhouse Foundation, with additional support from the Sharon and Mike Anglea Family. The Quilts of Gee’s Bend are created by a group of women and their ancestors who live or have lived in the isolated African-American hamlet of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. The quilts of Gee’s Bend are considered to be one of the most unique and important African-American visual and cultural contri- butions to the history of art within the United States. “When I first saw the work of the quilts of Gee’s Bend, I was inspired. It completely opened up my approach to quilt design,” said Jean Wells Keenan, founder of the Quilt Show. “Now that they have been here a few times we can see how their work has influenced other artists in our community.” “The fact that these quil- ters recently received a National Heritage Award from the NEA makes their visit all that more special,” said Kathy Deggendorfer. “The Roundhouse Foundation support of these quilters coming back to our community is the essence the foundation’s work of sharing creative expressions in all forms, for all generations.” When I first saw the work of the quilts of gee’s Bend, I was inspired. It completely opened up my approach to quilt design. — Jean Wells Keenan On Thursday, July 9, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Studio Redfield, 183 E. Hood Ave., their quilts will be on dis- play along with the con- temporary tiles inspired by the quilts of Gee’s Bend. Susanne Kibak Redfield and Kathy Deggendorfer exhibit their contemporary tile works inspired by the quilts of Gee’s Bend. Joining the tile artists are the quilters of Gee’s Bend. Also on display will be a sampling of the quilts from Gee’s Bend and the quilters themselves. On Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the quilters of Gees Bend will be present at the Teacher’s Tent, located on the lawn behind Sisters Art Works at 204 W. Adams Ave. T Y S E E N B E SWE ALLS THE INST ! LY D N E FRI cements. & T a FAS pairs. Rep l Remodels. Re 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587 Home is where the heart is INSURANCE OF SISTERS has been protecting Sisters homes for over 20 years. 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Others incorporated other materials in addition to fabric, such as paint chips, wood, rocks and metal. Members used a wide range of techniques in their art, including surface design (such as dyeing, printing, painting, screen printing, and embroidery), piecing and applique including fusion, machine- and hand-quilting, and several others. Their work is mainly abstract or impressionis- tic and pushes the traditional boundaries of quilting and fiber art. The group meets monthly to critique, support, and challenge one another to cre- photo provided ate inspired MIX: losli-Britt diane running Apart. and unique works of art, while exploring quilts to become unique one- the design principles of their of-a-kind creations. 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