FREE and open to the public.
An expressive collection of fiber arts is coming to the Portman Fine Art Gallery at Glynn Visual Arts in an installation titled Together Again, for the First Time. Six accomplished artists from Georgia and Florida will showcase a variety of pieces from contemporary to traditional style in media ranging from applique (often referred to as painting with fabric) to collage, sculpture, art quilts, and more.
Collectively, these artists have studied, taught, and worked in the arts across America. They are K. Joy Ballard Peters, Janet Saboor, Tae Jackson, Gwendolyn Aqui-Brooks, Aisha Lumumba, and Sandra Teepen. Much of the vibrant art provides a study in color and texture; some celebrates family, culture, and history; and others focus on social messaging, advancing art focused on African American imagery and life experiences.
All of these women are friends and colleagues who look forward to sharing their best work with our community through Glynn Visual Arts. A free reception for the public will be held September 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at GVA, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island.
This reception is in conjunction with the St. Simons Island Art Stroll involving these five unique galleries:
Anderson Gallery (3309 Frederica Road)
Art Trends Gallery (3305 Frederica Road)
Portman Gallery at Glynn Visual Arts (106 Island Drive)
Julep Gallery (269 Redfern Village)
Wallin Gallery (2600 Frederica Road)
We invite everyone to visit all five galleries to engage with fellow art lovers, meet artists, and support the local art scene.
K. Joy Ballard Peters “paints” with fabric in her appliques. She regularly exhibits in Atlanta area galleries and in quilt festivals. She earned degrees from Howard University and Boston University (Master of Fine Arts) and is a retired professor of art from Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Janet Saboor is a quilter and previous owner of her boutique gallery, Diaspora Arts. Her international travel is a contributing influence in her work. She is known for integrating social concerns with contemporary design in her quilts.
Tae Earl Jackson has a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Cincinnati. Her fiber sculptures integrate rhythmic patterns and texture to illustrate personal events and human emotion.
Gwendolyn Aqui-brooks holds a Master of Arts from Trinity College. She has been an art educator, gallery owner, and an art therapist.
Aisha Lumumba practices many artistic mediums including quilting, sewing, and cooking. She creates African American art depicting images and emotions influenced by culture and history. President Barack Obama holds an Aisha Lumumba quilt in his private collection.
Sandra Teepen studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, WI. She works in weaving, costuming, quilting and collage. Her fabric collages combine traditional forms with contemporary color sensibilities and design.