Weave
Weave! An Exploration of Materials
Pate Conaway
Interdisciplinary Artist
A number of years ago I worked in a nursing home and something happened that dramatically
influenced my art – the women there taught me how to knit! Once having learned the basics, I began to explore the medium; knitting with cord, string, rope, and even wire. I created a huge pair of knitting needles (four feet long) and began translating the knitting patterns that I had been taught into large sculptures. I spent a month knitting a pair of cable-stitch mittens large enough to sleep in, which I did.
My question has been: Where do craft and art overlap?
In this current installation I use a technique that is something between knitting and crocheting. Instead of knitting needles or a crochet hook, I weave with my fingers. I have chosen array of materials, mostly stuff one would find in a hardware store. My goal is to transform these inert materials into sculpture, to perhaps transcend the everyday!
I hope you enjoy this show!
Weave!
at
ART ON ARMITAGE
4125 W. Armitage Ave. (just west of Pulaski)
Chicago IL 60639
tel. (773) 235-8583
http://www.artonarmitage.com/
Opening Reception
October 2, 2009 from 6-8 pm.
Performative-installation
Wednesday, October 14, hours 1-4 pm
Saturday, October 17, hours 1-4 pm
Wednesday, October 28, hours 1-4 pm
Saturday, October 31, hours 3-6 pm
What material will he use next?
