Textiles are unquestionably an incredibly important part of our everyday lives- it’s impossible to go through a day without interacting with them. Our lives are so intertwined with fabrics and textiles that they can become almost invisible, yet there are few things more precious to us than hand made textiles, (quilts, hand knit sweaters, handwoven towels, etc.) Despite this, there is an ongoing discussion about the value of textiles: does their prevalence in society diminish their value? Are the people who produce handmade textiles being compensated properly for their time? What connection is there between maker, product and user/viewer, and how does this connection (or lack thereof) impact the way textiles are perceived?
Join Evee Erb, Tegan Frisino, Lilly Marsh, and Justin Squizzerous in a discussion about the Value of Textiles throughout history and today. The conversation will bring these talented artists and makers together in an attempt to better understand and unravel the complexities of this issue, and will be moderated by Eric Frisino.