Walks: Hood
Distance: 3.75 miles
If you are interested in art, color, wise, fascinating and talented people, have 28:30 minutes and access to YouTube, Ciwt strongly encourages you to spend time with Sheila Hicks and some of her world renowned fiber art. Sheila Hicks: We're Crying for Softness Those last three words are very rarely used because fiber art receives little attention in the art and museums world. This because of the centuries long association of it with 'women's work; craft' all deemed lesser. But, from her very beginnnings in art studies Hicks' unique talent, creativity, daring have been recognized by teachers, fellow students, gallery and museum personnel. All without Hicks even trying; she was just trying to learn her craft while others took it upon themselves to open doors for her.
That was a long time ago; she's 90 now and continuing to be honored at prestigious exhibitions (for instance her current show at SFMOMA). Just as her art explorations are always fresh so is her openness to life's surprises. As she says of herself "I will find the nice side of wherever I happen to be." “I don’t want to go do something I know how to do. I want to go do something I don’t know how to do,” she has said. “I don’t want a legacy. I just want to have fun while I’m here.”
| Hepworth, Wakefeild |
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| Horst Festival, Belgium |
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| Baoli, Palais de Tokyo, Paris |
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