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SUMMARY:Symbolism and Subversion:  An Exhibition of Jennifer Regan's Stitched Narratives
DESCRIPTION:On Display\nMay 2 - July 31\nLobby & Second Floor\, Main 
 Library\n\nWhen author Jennifer Regan moved to Cambridge in the late 
 1980s\, she had an artistic and feminist awakening.  She had recently left 
 behind a whirlwind life as the spouse of a prominent Buffalo politician.  
 Newly divorced\, middle aged\, and in an unfamiliar city\, Regan found 
 artistic expression in poetry\, painting\, and most significantly quilt 
 making or rather creating "stitched narratives\," thematic stories sewn 
 with symbolism and subversion. \n\nReworking the traditional themes of 
 American quilts\, such as a focus on biblical stories\, she created 
 narratives negotiating femininity\, marriage\, motherhood\, and society 
 through a feminist lens.  For some of her pieces\, Cambridge became a focal 
 point - either directly inspiring her or serving as her subject.  The 
 Renaissance\, politics\, and societal inequities deeply influenced her 
 other pieces.  Regan's career as an artist in Cambridge flourished and she 
 created over 100 pieces between 1989 and 2006.  Her stitched narratives can 
 be found in the New England Quilt Museum and Burchfield Penny Art Center 
 collections.  \n\nThis exhibit features the Library's newly acquired 
 Jennifer Regan Stitched Narratives and explores the ways in which Cambridge 
 influenced her artwork and new feminist perspective.  View these exciting 
 new additions to the Library's Archives and Special Collections on display 
 at the Main Library in the Lobby and the Second Floor.  \n\nJoin us for an 
 opening reception on May 11 at 6:30 pm with a talk by quilt expert Pamela 
 Weeks and educator Jennifer Regan as they discuss the rise of arts quilts 
 and Jennifer Regan's role in the movement.\n
LOCATION:Main Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Pacy":MAILTO:apacy@cambridgema.gov
CATEGORIES:Cambridge Room
CONTACT;CN="Alyssa Pacy":MAILTO:apacy@cambridgema.gov
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