CURRENTLY AT NO. 5 BUTCHIE ALLEY

It is a wonder to meet someone and have the opportunity to grow through friendship and learning. I met Allison Frick while I was a graduate student and teaching at Moore College of Art and Design. She was a member of a most special class that I had the privilege to work with during their four years in undergraduate school. Concurrently, I was working on my Masters degree. It was a powder keg of happy experimentation and joy. Allison’s energy was a blinding light, leading to much shenanigans and play, yet steeped in deep research. What a combination. Allison went on to join me as a colleague. Teaching small friends at the most tender ages of two-five years old at Society Hill Synagogue. Allison’s creativity and tenderness are unmatched in this universe. I learned so much from her and continue to learn about how to be a better educator. There are so many lucky friends that get to experience her guidance and jubilant laser beams in the Library at The Friend’s Select School. 

After more than two years of planning and furious stitching, I am so happy to welcome Allison Frick: FADED,  to No. 5 Butchie Alley. Frick creates thoughtful hand dyed color compositions on fields of denim in various stages of life. Each colorful zip is a radical intervention that is informed by a pocket telling the story of how many times a hand may have reached inside. The pieces are living landscapes of memory, wear and labor. The teaching artist is a special breed. It is no small undertaking to work closely all day with students and still devote oneself to creating work. Each of Frick’s works reflect the deeply attentive and care-filled human that she is.

Please join us for the opening reception of Allison Frick: FADED, September 7th, 6-9 PM.

There will be a weekend long closing celebration during The Center for Emerging Visual Artists “POST,” October 26th & 27th from 12-6 PM. 

Frick will offer a workshop on October 12th from 12- 4 PM. Students will use a counted stitch technique to embroider their own decorative planter. Each student will create two planters in the class, all embroidery and embellishment materials will be provided. Plant cuttings will be available, or students can bring their own to swap! The cost of the workshop is $40.00 and includes snacks, refreshments and lunch.

Book the workshop HERE.

Available Works HERE.

Artist’s Statement

I dissect and repurpose denim to create large and small scale textile works. Reminiscent of the quilters of Gee’s Bend, this work depicts abstracted moments of light shifting across a surface.  This process based work is meant to evoke a sense of calm both in the creation of the work as well as the viewing of it.

Artist Bio

Allison is a Philadelphia based textile artist working primarily in denim.  Holding a BFA in Textile Design from Moore College of Art and Design and an MLS from Drexel University, Allison’s work is influenced by the quilters of Gee’s Bend.  Each work shows small moments of wear and use in the textiles, and serves as a way to grant new life to once precious objects that would otherwise be destined for the landfill. When she is not trying to recreate the feeling of sunlight on water with denim, she is teaching small children how to make art with lasers. 

Contact:

terrisaulin@terrisaulin.com /215-906-0897

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1-18, Small Quiltscapes, recycled and hand dyed denim, 6x8”, $50.00 each

19-21, Mid-sized Rectangles, recycled and hand dyed denim, 6x8”, $75.00 each