Craft & Culture Lectures and Conversations at the Philadelphia Art Alliance

By nick on February 29, 2012

Heather Ujiie

Thursday, March 22 at 7:00pm: “Philadelphia Qualities of Life”
Co-organizers and founders of the design collaborative PhillyWorks, Alexandra Schmitdt-Ullrich, Will McHale, and Katie Winkler will host a discussion about the creative projects of an invitational exhibition at PAA in the Fall of 2012.

Thursday, March 29 at 7:00pm: Art Historian Jennifer Sorkin
University of Houston Professor Jennifer Sorkin is completing a book entitled Live From: Craft as Participation, which examines the legacy of Black Mountain College and craft pedagogy in the post-war period.

Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm: Yarnbombing Philadelphia
Jessie Hemmons, aka “Ishknits,” will discuss her experiences knitting life-size “cozies” for some of Philadelphia’s most recognized landmarks, and the diverse global community of artists who create politically-charged works of art with this humble material.

Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00pm: Heather and Hitoshi Ujiie
How will digital technology enhance or change the work of textile designers and artists who work with fiber? Artist-educators Heather and Hitoshi Ujiie will discuss their innovative work in the quickly developing world of digital printing.

Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00pm: Author Janet Koplos
Writer and critic Janet Koplos, co-author with Bruce Metcalf of Makers: a History of American Studio Craft, will discuss her latest project, a book devoted to the philosophy and aesthetics of functional pottery today.

These events are free of charge but space is limited! RSVP: Alex Styer, astyer@philartalliance.org, 215.545.5302

Or register online on Philadelphia Art Alliance’s website.