SOUTHERN MASTERS II: Pinky MM Bass, Ruth Miller, & Miriam N. Omura
In this exhibition, three artists living and working in the South—Pinky MM Bass, Ruth Miller, and Miriam N. Omura—dissect, manipulate, and push the historically feminine domestic practices of sewing, weaving, embroidery, applique, and crochet into new territory. These artists are masters of their medium who have developed labor-intensive creative processes over many years, and created work that is anything but domestic or traditional. Each artist, with her own unique voice and background, explores themes of identity, culture, race, aging, and inner reflection. This exhibition presents a selection of work from throughout their careers that embodies these themes.
February 7, 2020 - November 29, 2020
Featured Works
Miriam N. Omura, Impure, 2017, indigo dyed cotton.
Miriam N. Omura, Self Portrait, 2019, tencel, fiber reactive dyes, wood.
Miriam N. Omura, Talking and Listening, 2018, tencel, fiber reactive dyes, wood.
Miriam N. Omura, The Truth Lies, 2018, found photographs, acrylic, and ink on board.
Pinky MM Bass, Our Lady…, 2009, loom knitted fiber, acrylic/polyester thread with crochet.
Pinky MM Bass, Threads of Anatomy Series, 2019.
Pinky MM Bass, Threads of Anatomy Series, 2019.
Pinky MM Bass, Threads of Anatomy Series, 2019.
Ruth Miller, Congregants, hand-embroidered wool on fabric.
Ruth Miller, Unspoken Truths, hand-embroidered wool on fabric.
Ruth Miller, Our Lady of Unassailable Well-being, hand-embroidered wool on fabric.
Ruth Miller, The Impossible Dream is the Gateway to Self-Love, hand-embroidered wool on fabric.