“Textile Trends,” in Melbourne, FL: Part One

“Textile Trends,” and exhibit in Melbourne, FL is winding down in the next few days. (The last day is the 27th.) It was the first time Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has had an all-textile call for art, and the resulting show was pretty impressive.

This large weaving was made by Lois Mittleman.

"Textile Trends" in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

She found LOTS of interesting things to include! Measuring tape and bundles of yarn:

"Textile Trends" in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Electronic cables, and an Amazon Prime mailing bag:

"Textile Trends" in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Nearby was this fabulous piece by Gabriele DiTota, called Bothered. 

"Textile Trends" in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

The palm is done with cyanotype. Made during the pandemic, she used a serendipitous dyeing technique for the background fabrics and included words like “Fear” and “worry,” reflecting her mindset at the time.

I also liked Moondance, by Doris  Hulse.

"Textile Trends" in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

And here’s a great mixed-media piece from Jo-Ann Jensen.

Textile Trends in Melbourne, FL. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

More images coming soon.

Ellen Lindner

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