Lone Star College-Montgomery Center for the Arts - Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery proudly presents the art work of Liesel Orend
Earth's Palette: Handwoven Works by Liesel Orend on November 19 through December 14. An opening reception will be provided on November 30 from 12pm - 2pm. The reception and exhibit are free of admission and open to our campus and community.
Liesel discusses her process and her relationship with weaving. "Working with natural dyes is an integral part of the weaving process for me. I like to be closely connected to the plants. Whenever possible, I gather them in their season, or grow them myself. I am inspired by the wide range of hues that come out of the dye baths, and even when the colors are similar, each plant brings a unique quality to the wool. Bringing these elements together into a piece of weaving is the fruition of this creative process."
"The many legends, myths, and stories provide a backdrop of meaning for my work. Worldwide today, and throughout history, different cultures have had similar metaphors about weaving and the web of life, or spinning and the strands of time. In the end, though, I am only conscious of the weaving developing in front of me: the beauty of the cloth, the dancing symbols, the emerging patterns, and the creation of the unfolding design."