I love summer - the beaches, the heat, the cookouts, the lake, getting to spend time with family, road trips, fresh fruit, and of course - SUN, SUN, and more SUN.
I also love the 4th of July. Parades, fireworks, hot dogs, red white and blue - the whole package is something to look forward to every year. This time of year also brings to mind feelings of thankfulness and gratefulness to be living in the United States of America, the best place to live on the face of the planet.
This year, I participated in Ely Center of Contemporary Art's Fourth of July-themed show BROAD STRIPES and BRIGHT STARS, with some special edition multiples I made from upcycled sweaters. My entire Flag Swag set, titled Seeing Stars, is featured in a pop-up store at the showt in the art center, and also online.
You can click here to see the online shop:
https://www.elycenter.org/flag-swag/borden-seeingstars
Each piece consists of upcycled wool sweater material, wool felt, and a safety pin. Here are some detail views:
And here is what the whole thing looks like in the on-site Pop-up shop, hanging on the wall above and beside other multiples for sale at Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven:
The show runs through August 14, 2017.
Happy Fourth of July! Happy Broad Stripes and Bright Stars! Happy Flag Swag!
Cheerfully,
Marsha
