Comments on: The unbearable lightness of show rejections

By: Deidre

Deidre — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:31 +0000

Hi, Teddi. Thanks so much for the very kind words. I do the painting after the quilting.

The show is opening next Friday, Nov. 7 and will be up through Jan. 2. Here’s a little write-up about it:
http://denverarts.org/exhibits/deidre_adams_at_translations.html

By: Teddi

Teddi — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:22:46 +0000

I love your work…and made a special trip this past summer to translation gallery in hopes of seeing your work in person! i was not disapointed. I wish I could be in Denver to view your one woman show? what are the dates I would like to notify my daughter so she can go.I agree….it was definately QN loss!!!!!
Question? would you share; do you paint before or after you quilt?

By: Lainie

Lainie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:28:23 +0000

I think this piece is incredibly beautiful and interesting. Your work always inspires me.

By: Deidre

Deidre — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:01:14 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. It does seem that QN is often focused on showing the most outrageous things they can find, in an effort to show they are on the cutting edge. Which is all well and good — I think it’s important to have a prestigious venue to show what’s new in our medium. Otherwise, we’d become complacent and stagnant.

By: Wanda

Wanda — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:01:42 +0000

I too, used to buy all of the Quilt National books but their choices lately seem to have to say “ugly” or “strange” to be in the show. Of course there are always a few that are ok too.

This piece is spectactular! and I know what you mean about people having lukewarm reactions to your piece that you felt was your best. The pieces I that I felt came from my soul were always the least liked by others. Pleasing yourself has to be #1 on the list. Keep up the great work and best wishes on your show.

By: Lisa Call

Lisa Call — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:28:23 +0000

This piece is awesome. Wow.

QN – they didn’t take me either – I think clearly they tossed out the best of us :):)

By: Kim Hambric

Kim Hambric — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:57:11 +0000

This is most definitely a stunning piece. Ethereal and full of texture. I agree with another commenter, I want to dive in and feel it, too.

I used to purchase all of the Quilt National Books. The last couple have left me cold. The quilts are often too graphic, blunt, and often unattractive. Perhaps that will be this year’s theme and why yours did not fit in.

Congratulations on your show at Translations Gallery. I wish I could see your work in person.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:01:43 +0000

They must be kidding!
It reminds me of the “Salon des Independants” more than 100 years ago. There was a scandal about the artists who were rejected from the official exhibitions, and a few years later, nobody remembered the established artists.
Your quilt is adorable. These are the things that will remain.

By: Joanie San Chirico

Joanie San Chirico — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:12:13 +0000

On to bigger and better things then!

By: Natalya

Natalya — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:49:14 +0000

congratulations on your show! it sounds absolutely wonderful! and sorry about QN. i’m joining in ranks of the rejected, it’s nice to be in such prestigious company. and your piece is lovely by the way…