Textile Artists of Virginia

“Balance”

ON DISPLAY RECEPTION

June 1 - August  28 June 24  4pm-6pm

Apart from being a device used to regulate the speed of a watch, the term balance refers to a state of being in which things are of equal weight or strength, opposing forces harmonize, a mental equilibrium exists, and the consideration of more than one viewpoint is possible.

In these pieces, TAVA members reflect not only on stability, equity and poise, because balance means so much more. A life without balance can lead to miscommunication, illness, stress, conflict, resentment, strife, and chaos.

Size of these art quilts range from minimum perimeter of 100 inches to maximum perimeter of 170 inches in both landscape and portrait formats.

The Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA) use fiber as a medium to create art.

The first TAVA exhibit, "Journeys, Bridges and Pathways" debuted at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in 2011. Now in our 13th year, our group continues to grow, allowing for a thoughtful, diverse presentation of ideas and fiber techniques. TAVA supports and encourages each member as a fiber artist through sharing ideas and techniques, as well as exploring the boundaries of the medium with programs and hands-on activities. TAVA increases public awareness of fiber art through exhibits and public engagement.

(Left:“Keeping my Balance” © Shirley Sellers )

TAVA artists share a mutual passion of creating art using fabrics and fibers that goes beyond traditional quilting. Although technically quilts, as these pieces have three layers (front, batting and backing), the designs are purely the work of each artist. A theme is chosen once a year as a jumping off point and each person interprets the theme to create fiber wall art meeting the specified size requirements.

(Right: “Balance of Joy and 3-6-9 Theory” © L C Adrienne

TAVA meets monthly in Southwest Virginia to promote the creation of fiber art.  Meetings are currently held both in-person and virtually.  Regular hands-on activities let the members learn new techniques, challenges push each artist’s imagination and exhibitions educate the public about fiber art as a medium. 

Previous collections were exhibited at various local and international venues, Artful Lawyer – A Fine Gallery, Virginia Quilt Museum, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, and the Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition. 

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(Left: “Balancing Acts“ © Leslie Pendleton )

“Bluebirds” © Gloria Smith