Yvonne Porcella: Bold Strokes

Yvonne Porcella at the San Museum of Quilts and Textiles

I was recently at the opening of Yvonne Porcella: Bold Strokes, a new exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, representing C&T (an exhibit co-sponsor) and as a Board Member of the Museum (I just joined the Board in October).

The exhibit is spectacular! It shows 25 years of Yvonne’s work, including works that haven’t been seen before in public. Yvonne was there for the opening celebration and it was great to see her. In a talk, she told us about her weaving, doll-making, and other fiber related work and passed around examples for us to see.

Part of Yvonne's exhibit Bold Strokes

Alex Anderson talking about Yvonne's role in the Alliance for American Quilts

At the reception, Therese May talked about Yvonne’s role in founding SAQA (Studio Art Quilts Associates) and serving as the President of the Board of Directors for many years, and how Yvonne has played a leading role in the Art Quilt movement. Alex Anderson spoke of Yvonne’s role in the Alliance for American Quilts where she has been a board member and her accomplishments are listed in the Quilt Treasures link .

Also at the Museum is Cream of the Cloth, an exhibit of quilts from the personal collection of Hilary Fletcher (Quilt National Project Director from 1982–2006).

Both exhibits run through January 30th and for those of you who live in or will be visiting the Bay Area, I hope you have a chance to see these fabulous exhibits.

Yvonne Porcella is a long-time C&T Publishing author.