Exhibition Jan 20–Mar 10, 2006
Opening Reception Fri Jan 20 5–pm | Closing Reception Fri Mar 10 7–10pm

Throughout her 30-year career, self-taught artist Lilian Tyrrell has infused her stunning, large-scale tapestries with politically and socially relevant themes. Human acts of war, greed, and bigotry are examined through her "Disaster Blanket" series, with news media images of a downed aircraft, or a soldier in a gas mask, meticulously recreated in vivid colors on the loom. In examining the influences and evolving style of the major works of Tyrrell's oeuvre, the artist's unique contribution to the art of weaving is made evident.

Curated by William Busta, an independent curator and cultural historian who has served as the director of several galleries throughout Cleveland.

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Tyrrell and Busta discuss exhibition on Around Noon on WCPN, 90.3 FM

Wed, Feb 15 1 pm Gallery talk with Tyrrell and Busta, at SPACES
Sat, Feb 25 2 pm Challenging War, Defying Power: A Forum on Conflict, Peace and Activism. Artists, curators, scholars and activists discuss the social implications of war. Reception follows. In conjunction with the exhibition War: What is it good for?, at the B.K. Smith Gallery at Lake Erie College, through Mar 18.
Fri, Mar 10 7–10 pm Friday Night Live and closing reception. Live music; livelier guests and great art.
Tickets $5/$3 SPACES members and students.

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