down to sleep.

down to sleep is a wonderful show. So many of the wonderful talented artists came out for the opening. It was an honor to meet them and an honor to share all of the incredible work in the exhibit.

a shot of the opening.

Me at the opening "sleeping" in Sherry Aliberti's bed

A detail of Paula Chung's amazing quilt, so many folks loved hearing more about this work.

A shot looking toward one side of the gallery.

Bren Ahearn's sampler, so many people wanted to know more about him and his work. I wish he could have been there. Next time Bren!

A little display corner with an amazing "bed book" by Tamar Stone and some truly poetic works.

come on, if this view does not intrigue you what will?  So many wonderful works to see!

 Get inspired and go see it.

and order your catalogue now.

Showtime

Opening Tonight!!!!!

See you there from 5-7pm.

Down to Sleep

An exhibit curated by Joetta Maue

Chester F. Sidell Gallery

March 1 - April 12, 2013

The bed is a powerful locale in our daily life - with most of us beginning and ending our day here. We experience our most intimate moments of vulnerability, love, passion, sadness, and weakness here.  Most of us begin and end our life in this place that is piled with soft sheets and pillows.  As a metaphor we can experience all the most significant emotions of human life in this one simple place of our daily life.  This exhibit is work that explores this liminal space with contemporary fiber practices.

Participating Artists:

Bren Ahearn, Caroline Kirton, Eunkyung Lee Hagar Vardimon, Jenne Giles, Jen Pettus, Jody Oesterreicher, Julia Elsas, Karri A Dieken, Kristin La Flamme, Laura Bisagna, Laura Mongiovi, Marissa Fisher, Marissa Lehner, Mary Goldthwaite-Gagne, Maureen E Patrick, Micha Michelle Melancon, Michelle Urbanek, Paula Chung, Rebecca Fricke, Sabina Hahn, Sherry Aliberti, Susan Lenz, Susan Moss, Tamar Stone, Tom Whitton.

Get the details here.

get inspired

Jen Pettus

Down to Sleep artists links:

Bren Ahearn
http://brenahearn.com/

Paula Chung
http://www.paulachung.com/

Caroline Kirton
http://carolinekirton.co.uk/

Eunkyung Lee
http://ekleestudio.com/

Hagar Vardimon
http://www.happy-red-fish.com/about-this-site/

Jenne Giles
http://jennegiles.com/

Mary Goldthwaite
http://www.marygoldthwaitegagne.com/

Jody Oesterreicher
http://jodyoesterreicher.com/

Julia Elsas
http://juliaelsas.com/home.html

Karri A Dieken
http://karriadieken.com/home.html

Kristin La Flamme
http://kristinlaflamme.com/

Sabina Hahn
http://sabinahahnceramics.tumblr.com/

Laura Mongiovi
http://lauramongiovi.com/home.html

Rebecca Fricke
http://www.bedscapedesigns.com/

Jen Pettus
http://www.jenniferpettus.com/

Susan Lenz
http://www.susanlenz.com/

Tamar Stone
http://tamarstone.com/

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Laura Bisagna
http://5artisticexpressions.blogspot.com/p/laura-bisagna.html

Marissa Fisher
http://pussymonologues.blogspot.com/

Maureen Patrick
http://maureenpatrick.weebly.com/

Micha Michelle Melancon
http://bakingwithmedusa.blogspot.com/

Sherry Aliberti
http://www.sherryaliberti.com/

Michelle Urbanek
www.mylifeasmichelle.com

Tom Whitton

Susan Moss

Down to Sleep

down to sleep

An exhibit curated by Joetta Maue.

 Chester F. Sidell Gallery, Essex Art Center, Lawrence, Massachusetts

March 1 - April 12, 2013

Opening Reception: March 1, 2013,  5-7pm

Participating Artists:

Bren Ahearn, Caroline Kirton, Hagar Vardimon, Jenne Giles, Jen Pettus, Jody Oesterreicher, Julia Elsas, Karri A Dieken, Kristin La Flamme, Eunkyung Lee, Laura Bisagna, Laura Mongiovi, Marissa Fisher, Marissa Lehner, Mary Goldthwaite-Gagne, Maureen E Patrick, Micha Michelle Melancon, Michelle Urbanek, Paula Chung, Rebecca Fricke, Sabina Hahn, Sherry Aliberti, Susan Lenz, Susan Moss, Tamar Stone, Tom Whitton