FIELDEN HARPER
I AM A MATERIAL GIRL
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July 13 - August 8, 2020
TAG Gallery is proud to present I am a Material Girl, a solo exhibition of works by artist Fielden Harper. The gallery will retain its normal business hours of 11 AM - 5 PM and the exhibition will run July 13 - August 8. Due to the ongoing pandemic, no reception will be held.
I am a Material Girl is a radical departure from Harper’s city scenes, trading in her architectural canvases to focus primarily on storytelling through material exploration guided by her sense of play. This journey has led Harper to narrate the story of her upbringing through the use of textiles and fabrics. This paradigm shift allows the material and her memories to dictate the content and subject matter.
Born in the Bluegrass area of Kentucky, Harper was surrounded by a culture rich in the crafts of Appalachia. She was continually influenced by her grandmother’s sewing skill and her storytelling. In I Am a Material Girl, Harper finds herself not emulating, but rather incorporating familiar and familial traditions to tell her story on her own terms. Through the use of quilting cotton, Harper aims for a more intimate engagement with her viewers, inviting them to weave their own stories together with hers, creating connection and a sense of empathy in a time where we are disconnected physically and emotionally by pandemics and social unrest.
For Inquiries or to schedule a private appointment please email:
gallery@taggallery.net
