Opening reception for "Embroidery by Lillian," by Lillian Henson. Exhibit runs March 1–April 11.
Artist's Statement
Embroidery usually shares some good advice for the future anyone lucky enough to see once again the knowledge and hopefully pass the information on as it might still be useful. There is so much to share with the future and if we learn from our mistakes we won’t have to keep repeating them. And I think the smartest pieces of knowledge should be made easy to understand that’s why I like the more iconic look as simple pictures can be understood faster and can surpass a language barrier like for example a crosswalk sign at an intersection it’s a lit up green picture of a person walking meaning "walk now," it’s not a billboard with pages of explanation about the fundamentals of walking or else by the time you’re done reading it’s too late and then it’s time for the cars to pass again. My point is that it’s easy to understand just by glancing at it because that might be all the time you get to understand before it’s too late. Pictures can tell it best.
Artist's Bio
My name is Lily I have a talent to sketch and embroider.
My love for threads and canvas began a long time ago when I was a little kid in pigtails and overalls. I was sitting on the floor near my mother’s sewing machine, back then the world was a lot bigger, I remember picking up the threads that she discarded. I would put the threads in a jar. I was fascinated by what? I don’t know I guess those bits of color and lines carried with them certain possibilities for telling a story which is something I love to do. Putting together puzzle pieces and sorting out logic puzzles is another one of my great loves but I digress. blending colors is not one of my strengths therefore I like my designs to start off in a darker color like brown or black floss and then I use just a hint of color later. Perhaps color affects me strongly liked the time I saw a beautiful Peony flower, it was white with the slightest hint of pink and yellow. I just burst into tears when I saw it. It was so magically beautiful like one of those “there’s no words for it” sunrises that are packed with so much brilliance it literally takes one’s breath away. I would like to capture that in paint and canvas.
I know that embroidery can last a long time if taken care of. I heard about one piece lasting for 10,000 years! But, I gave my pieces a bit of a challenge to figure out, just cause it’s fun sometimes to figure things out for yourself and seeing all the information in one still shot. I think that's quite convenient especially for those who speak other languages and for children just learning to communicate. I think that this art form will be helpful and uplifting and something that everyone can have and learn good things from and like my grandfather was always saying “Deja el lugar mejor de que lo que lo hayas encontrado” or in other words “we need to leave the world a better place than we found it” it is my hope that you will enjoy the samplers and take away the treasures of knowledge that they hold and I hope that they bless your life as much as they have blessed mine.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
The Glendale Branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library system, designed by Architectural Nexus and opened in February of 2015, offers approximately 20,000 square feet of space, making it the largest City Library branch. The branch houses 40,000 circulating materials, public computers, a lounge area, a green screen room, and a grand piano donated through the Mundi Project.
The floor plan of the branch offers open views across the building while creating designated spaces for children's, teen, and adult Library collections. An enclosed activity room easily accommodates various Library programming, and a designated teen space offers a place for young adults to gather, study, and access Library resources and services.
Built with the Glendale neighborhood in mind, the building shape includes a curved form that reaches out and embraces the community while creating an outdoor plaza. Special colored concrete and landscaped designs represent the geographic area along the Jordan River, while the design scheme of interior signage incorporates colors and forms that represent the many ethnic backgrounds of Glendale neighborhood residents.
The branch is easily accessible to area students, being located just one block from Glendale Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School, and the Salt Lake City School District's Community Learning Center.
The diversity of building materials, finishes, and colors of the Glendale Branch reflect the diversity of the Glendale neighborhood, which is one of the most diverse communities in Salt Lake City.
