Qualeasha Wood's Clout Chasin', 2023, will be included in Threaded Visions: Contemporary Weavings from the Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Curated by Melinda Watt, Chair and Christa C. Mayer Thurman Curator of Textiles, the exhibition runs from 24 – 26
Drawing from the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, the exhibition explores the diversity of weaving, bringing together the works of 13 contemporary artists from five countries. Artists include Lia Cook, Olga de Amaral, James Bassler, María Dávila and Eduardo Portillo.
Each of these contemporary creators has been a diligent student of the history of textiles, and this is reflected in their work. Many of the textiles, created from 1983 to today, are made from materials that carry cultural significance for the artist. Respect for the origins of fibers and knowledge of modern and historical techniques enables each artist, in their own way, to make informed decisions about what to use and how to use it. The show also takes a closer look at the visual alchemy that results from combining different raw materials and techniques, such as coloring materials prior to weaving and using contemporary technology to translate concepts to cloth.
