Amy Ropple
Quilted & Embellished Textile Collage
“Jewelry for Your Wall”
Amy Ropple
Quilted & Embellished Textile Collage
“Jewelry for Your Wall”
My artwork is about time, meditation, and the imaginative experience. Working with a range of materials and processes to create one of a kind objects for wall display, I transform my own drawings and photos into multi-layered constructions that have shimmering and reflective beaded surfaces Subjects include portraiture, unique interpretations of ancient pottery forms, and symbolic creatures, both mythical and real. Enjoy!
Current Projects and News:
> I am happy to have joined Western Ave Studios, Lowell, MA, Studio 512 -- the Lowell Fiber Studio. Great people, great place! Holiday Open Studio hours are the first and second Saturdays & Sundays in December: 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, and 12/13 from noon to five pm. Come on down!
> Also, check out the current exhibit of the Arts League of Lowell: The Super Duper Holiday Show! Running through 12/20 at the ALL Gallery. “Crow” and “Ashes” are on display.
>Have completed a new portrait on commission of a gorgeous green wing macaw named Majestic. The bird sadly passed away at a very young age, and a great friend of the owner commissioned this piece as a gift. I hope the piece brings happiness and good memories to the recipient.
>Pet Portraits: I am looking forward to working on more commissions this year. Cats, dogs, and birds are all waiting for me, and I am excited to see them come to life in fabric. I am also working on some special “stray” pieces in memory of a special cat who is now passed on. A portion of the proceeds from sale of these pieces will benefit the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA. Images coming soon!
> Expressive Quilting Course at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston: Interested in taking this class during its next offering? Contact: Mass Art Continuing Education ,
Email:Info: continuing_education@massart.edu
Now Booking Quilts Talks and Classes for Spring 2010/Fall2011
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Contact email: aropple@aol.com