The opening reception for The Art of Dress, a new group show at Elverhoj Museum of History and Art in Solvang, takes place on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit features works by 20 artists who will be present at the reception for the public to meet with. Artists were asked to submit works of various media that illustrate interpretations of the word “dress.”
“Visitors will find a fascinating range of interpretations presented throughout the installation,” Esther Jacobsen, the museum’s executive director, said in a press release. “From classic dress to unwearable garments made of contemporary materials, we invite the public to come experience the connections of shape and volume, color and pattern, design and materials—both traditional and repurposed.”
The 20 featured artists are: Georganne Alex; Quoï Alexander; Carole Coduti; Jess Conti; Xiuhong Feng; Colleen M. Kelly; Isabella Kelly-Ramirez; Veronica Walmsley Lambert; R.T. Livingston; Margaret Matson; Virginia McCracken; Syd McCutcheon; Susan Owens; Tara Patrick; Linda Pearl; Keith Puccinelli; Gwen Samuels; Susan Tibbles; Laura Wilkinson; and Sara Woodburn.
Admission to the opening reception is free, and light refreshments will be available for guests to enjoy.
The Art of Dress will remain on display through Aug. 4. A “last call” reception will take place on Aug. 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. Call (805) 686-1211 or visit elverhoj.org for more information.
This article appears in Apr 25 – May 2, 2019.