Art Rugs: The “Art” of Playing Cards
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AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING RUG HOOKING EXHIBIT 2004 - 2009 CURATED BY LINDA RAE COUGHLIN
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Art Rugs: The "Art" of Playing Cards combines the rich tradition of rug
hooking with the universal appeal of playing cards to create both a
unique and exciting art collection. This international exhibit features the
work of 57 textile artists, with two pieces being collaborations. Each artist
was committed to designing an 18" W x 28" H art rug depicting one card
from a deck of playing cards. This includes the 13 cards from each suit
(hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades), two jokers and the back of the
deck for a total of 55 pieces.
The works in this exhibit, curated by artist Linda Rae Coughlin, exemplify a
wide range of styles and range from the inventive to the personal and
nostalgic, to feminist and simply humorous.
COPYRIGHT 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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5 of Spades, Back of Deck, 10 of Spades, Queen of Hearts Susan Feller, Rose Writz, Cecilla Clement, Nancy Himmelsbach
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