The Swartley Gallery welcomed fiber artist Maria Weinstein to showcase her work in an exhibit titled “Sew Many Stories.” During a recent lunch reception, Ms. Weinstein explained her process, which included cutting swatches, sewing individual pieces, adding embellishments, and then putting it all together. She described the vibrant collection, on view through Thursday, Nov. 20, as eclectic. “I just love color and playing with fabric,” she said. Among the pieces she finds personally meaningful is a self-portrait decorated with a white silk scarf that she had tie-dyed with the ink from the ties worn by her beloved father-in-law, who had since passed away. Another piece, titled “Boy Walking Dog,” is a black-and-white scene that depicts her son, who has Asperger’s syndrome, walking the family dog on a beautiful autumn day. “This is how I think my son sees the world,” she said. At the reception, which was well received by D-E students and faculty/staff, Ms. Weinstein’s sister, Tina, and Tina’s wife, Rachel, displayed their support by wearing jeans emblazoned with the artist’s patchwork. One takeaway from this incredible exhibit is that sewing mends the soul. Be sure to check it out!
