Alma Wallace Lesch 1917-1999 Fabric Collage

Monday, January 26, 2009

close up of lush fabrics used in "Lay of the Land: Kentucky" 1983

"Lay of the Land: Kentucky" 1983 Alma Lesch tapestry
commissioned by Meidinger Tower, in collection of Owensboro Art Museum

proposal sketch with tapestry in progress winter of 1983

detail of tapestry with safety pins before finishing work

called "Lay of the Land: Kentucky" this 1983 in-process photo details part of the large commission delivered to Meidinger Tower, Louisville

tapestry is now in the collection of the Owensboro Museum of Art, Kentucky

creative use of knitting, and color in "shawl"

the latest view of the bluegrass state
annual textile award at the Kentucky State Fair 2008

Black Dog

here's a link to any fellow knitters; enjoy the sock making!

Spring

Gee's Bend collection