Caribbean Tales: Memory, Yearning and Places Vaguely Remembered: Fabric Surface Design by Mary Gill
Monday, January 12 - Thursday, February 5, 2004
Public Reception: Tuesday, January 20, 6-8 p.m.

A Gallery Walk with Mary Gill: Tuesday, January 27, 7 p.m. in the gallery.
Mary Gill discusses the sources of her imagery, the Trinidad Carnival, and the
various fabric decoration techniques represented in her work.

“Untitled” (detail of 60" h. X 19" w. panel) batik on cotten

This exhibit presents recently produced decorated fabrics by WIU Assistant Professor of Art Mary Gill. The decorations include patterns and narrative images derived from the Trinidad Carnival and recall understandings unique to the West Indian background of the artist. Surface design techniques used include batik, a wax/paste resist; katazome, a Japanese stenciling technique; and shibori or tie/dye.