Back of Tiny But Mighty catalog featuring work by Anat Peleg, “Kaleidoscope” 9” x 8.3”

In an earlier post, I promised a follow-up to the Tiny but Mighty exhibit in Knoxville. I had intended to do more but for now, I’ll share a few I wanted to mention. They are not arranged in any order or category; more of an eclectic add-on to the previous post.

Originally, I remember that I had planned to do a focus on shaped tapestries. However, too much time has gone by and I’ve lost my train of thoughts, so this is simply a sprinkling of certain tapestries that caught my eye as I continued to look through the catalog.

JoEl Logiudice

JoEl’s Highland Rim is mounted on felt. I love the way it becomes a part of the felt itself and how she has incorporated the tapestry both into and onto the felt surface. The addition of beads (fish eyes?) and the shaped edge also work together to strengthen the presentation.

Ginny Wallace

Mighty Peanut is a tapestry that was already familiar to me. I know Ginny from different groups we’ve both been involved in and also in my Soumak class. In fact, I showed this tapestry in one of the slide shows for her use of various techniques. I love the way Peanut is stepping out of the frame and the way her use of joins enhances the furry leg quality.

Kiki Dembrow

Neuron, from Kiki Dembrow, was another one that jumped off the page (or wall) for me. That’s the thing about yellow, isn’t it! But it’s much more than that. The pulsing quality and the choice of surrounding colors and technique is what really makes it work. Both Kiki and Margaret (below) were part of the Damascus Fiber Arts School; their theme was yellow.

Margaret Jeppesen

Margaret Jeppesen’s Ant Bea is one I just kept returning to. The whimsical quality is reminiscent of Pat Williams’ work. And that border coupled with the eyes…!

Alta Turner

Zip the Lip could take on so many meanings, couldn’t it? When Alta wrote to me, I learned it wasn’t at all what I’d expected. She told me that this was a result of doodling during long and frustrating bouts of being on “hold” with countless organizations unable to help. The expression in that wrapped upper lip is wonderful! And the simple addition of the zipper pull elegantly ties it all together.

Merna Strauch

Merna Strauch’s tapestry, Rothko Squared, was part of the Seaside Weavers Tapestry Group. Their theme was “The Power of Multiples.” On a personal level: I’ve got a thing for orange and blue and Rothko Squared makes me happy. Calm.

Nancy Glass

This last piece, Confluence, by Nancy Glass is intriguing in her use of materials. It’s very minimal, simplistic, and … mysterious!

My usual disclaimer: I could go on and on sharing other pieces from the show, but I have to stop somewhere! You can order a catalog from American Tapestry Alliance here and enjoy them all!

Tiny But Mighty: Continued