On Friday I drove a few hours over to my exhibition in Connecticut. (One was a harrowing hour on I-95 during which I saw my life pass before my eyes a few times, but otherwise a smooth travel day. My return trip was on the Merritt Parkway, a much less frightening route.)
There were so many students and faculty and staff and friends to talk to that I didn’t take photos after my initial arrival. Noticing my name on the thingy…marquee thingy, I felt myself duck. Friends, my physical reaction was to hide! Instead I stopped in the middle of that crosswalk for a quick snap.
Of course, it’s pretty amazing to see my name—SPELLED CORRECTLY!—like that. It’s still not something I think of as me, as who I am. It may never be.
At the same time, I felt all kinds of pride to find my quilts hanging in the lovely space. There are 12 up; this is just a glimpse.
While I am honored that several friends joined me at the reception last week, the best part was getting to interact with a group of visual arts students. They’re very bright and curious. Despite trying my best not to, a few f-bombs had to drop in order to mention some of the work and the impact. They took it in stride as the academic discourse it was meant to be. And I look forward to seeing what they create in the future!
The quilts are up through February. Stop by if you’re nearby.
Have a great week!
xo,
c
You are inspiring to me.
I understand the feelings that you express here but you have to know that this wonderful display of your work is so deserved. Huge congratulations.
So great, to see, Chawne Kimber! Thank you for sharing.
Fuckin’ AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely fabulous!!!
Thank you for this glimpse of your show! They are beautiful, as is the play of light and shadow. I also love the thought of your discourse with the students, laced with academically-appropriate f-bombs!
This, and you all kinds of awesome!
Yay you!! 8-)
Love that you have a show! Love that you went to interact personally with the students! Hate that there’s no way I can make it to see your show.
This is wonderful! Happy for you. If was near, I for sure would visit the exhibit!
Congratulations! This is all kinds of wonderful and inspiring.
Congratulations! Inspiring, awesome and heart-felt. Your work consistently brings tears to my eyes. Art.
Hot damn, really proud of you. Yay you!
Congratulations! Great to see your work out there!