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My home town is Rice Lake, a small town in northern Wisconsin. I own Red House Wool Studio~ an in-home wool and rug hooking business. I enjoy collecting and decorating with antiques and primitives. Orange Sink Blog is a journal of my interests and ramblings about life. Cathy Greschner

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Hooked Rugs as Art Exhibit-Anderson Cntr. Redwing, MN

Smokey and me getting a close-up view of Wanda's Loon by Water!

 Yesterday on one of the finest fall days you will ever encounter in Northern WI  My Hubby, our two dogs, and myself journeyed two and a half hours by car ( not horses! LOL) to Redwing Minnesota.  The Anderson Art Center was hosting a spectacular Hooked Rugs as Art Exhibit put on by Mary Ann Wise and Friends from Wisconsin. Twenty Two rug artists from North and South America participated making this one of the largest exhibitions of hooked rugs to be shown in the region.


Mary Ann Wise is a nationally known hooked and woven rug artist and has been published in Fiber Arts, Country Home, American Craft and others. In 2009 she introduced the art form to the fair trade groups in Guatemala. 
 So without further spiel........ the rugs!   ( only a few of the many many on display) 




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Yessica Calgua (Guatemala)   100% Recycled fabric on cotton ground cloth


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Eric Sandberg (Georgia)
Wedding Dance



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Towers of Light-2010
Molly Dye (Vermont)


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Tool Box- Various threads( cotton,wool, silk, rayon etc.) on woven cotton
Anne-Marie Littenberg (Vermont)

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Soyla Calgua ( Guatemala) 
100% recycled fabrics on cotton ground

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One of the rooms at the center where the rugs were displayed

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Tish Murphy's rugs ( Minnesota)

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Race Point
Molly Dye (Vermont) 
 Love this rug with all the different fibers she used ( notice the fringe around the roof top on the far left!  Lots of sparkly yarns too!)


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Present Times- Earthbound
Tish Murphy ( Minnesota)
100% wool on cotton backing


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Canary's Lament-2011
Mary Anne Wise (Wisconsin)
In private collection



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Light by Water
Wanda Kerr (Ontario)
Wool through Linen



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Gee's Bend Recalled
Jan Mostrom (Minnesota)

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Forrest
Joan Lavine (Minnesota) 

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End Times- Apocalypse
Tish Murphy ( Minnesota)

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Big Boned Girls and Taking a Break
Deanne Fitzpatrick (Novia Scotia)



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Carmen Maldonado ( Guatemala)
100% Recycled fabrics on cotton ground cloth
   
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Loon by Water
Peace by Water
Born by Water
Wanda Kerr ( Ontario)
I have to say the favorite part of the exhibit was seeing Wanda Kerr's rugs up close and personal!  Oh yes Wanda, I looked at the backs and checked everything out!  I went back twice or more to see them again!  I think I even saw a Birdie( Wanda's kitty) hair on one! Just kidding!

Cathy G

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26 comments:

  1. Cat Haven Craft HouseOctober 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Would have loved to have gone myself! What colorful rugs and what a great weekend! I especially loved the "Forest" but I wonder if they hung is upside down? Red Wing is a great place isn't it!

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  2. Cathy G.October 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You know...... I believe they did hang the "Forest" upside down! When I was looking at it in person it had this strange look! How funny!
    Redwing has lots to see and do! Fun town!
    Cathy G

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  3. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesOctober 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    oh my gosh..they are spectacular..what a bunch of talented folks..they are beautiful..thanks for sharing and glad you all had a wonderful day.)

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  4. Woolly Mammoth WoolensOctober 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    This is an amazing selection of rugs - so different! Thanks for sharing them!

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  5. Debra LloydOctober 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Oh what a wonderful way to spend and fall afternoon. The rugs are amazing!

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  6. TheCrankyCrowOctober 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful rugs Cathy - wow - what an awesome exhibit of talent. I, too, am smitten with Wanda's....AWESOME! Thanks for sharing....beautiful day for a drive.....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  7. 1890*October 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing these post form.. I wish i could have seen these in person! Outstanding!!! ~ Misi

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  8. Dog Trot FarmOctober 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cathy, what a wonderful exhibit, so many vibrant and interesting rugs...all works of art and what a wonderful way to spend the day! Thanks for sharing, hugs from Maine, Julie.

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  9. My Colonial HomeOctober 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Cathy I'm totally in awe! The rugs are fascinating - the detail. I can't imagine how they get the images to be accurate...JUST GORGEOUS.
    Karen

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  10. JuliaOctober 4, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Cathy, thanks for taking us along with you to this great show via your blog. Some of those rugs are breathtaking beautiful. I even saw some of Dean Fitzpatrick's rugs and just wish I could get that kind of money for my rugs, I'd hook a lot more. JB

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  11. weaverpatOctober 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Really cool that you got to see the work of such great hookers in person. Must have been interesting to check out their technique.
    The rugs really are amazing!

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  12. KimOctober 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful and diverse display. They were all lovely but I was drawn to the Canary Lament. Stunning.

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  13. Primitives By The Light of The MoonOctober 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing such wonderful rugs and loved the look of the different fabrics used in each one.

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  14. Wendie Scott DavisOctober 5, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Cathy - thanks for sharing. I wish I could have gone with you - at least one of the times. What a collection of work. Awesome exhibit.

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  15. SaundraOctober 5, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Oh my what wonderful works of art. If I could have only one of those as mine, it would be extremely difficult to pick out a favorite becuase they were truly all fantastic.

    Thank you for the art rug tour.

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  16. Taos SunflowerOctober 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Cathy: I am in awe, seeing this body of work. Thank you SO much for sharing the photos. Martie

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  17. NettieOctober 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Cathy, Wow great rugs, thanks for sharing.
    Nettie

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  18. annieOctober 5, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Just fabulous!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    What a feast of inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing the photos of these wonderful works of art!
    jill in Ontario

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  20. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    A friend in SLC, Ut just did a piece from a guatemalan wall hanging. Thanks for the eye candy.
    V. Sharmay

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  21. acorn hollowOctober 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    oh what wonderful rugs! I am so glad you took us along.
    Cathy

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  22. Grandma Yellow HairOctober 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    So happy honey you got to make such a awesome trip. These rugs are absolutely beautiful. I can just imagine how much prettier they are in person.
    Thanks for taking the time to share these with us
    Have a great weekend
    Love
    Maggie

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  23. Mary Stanley October 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks so much for taking us along to the rug show. A wonderful collection and delightful to see! My favs are the ones from Guatemala!

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  24. Dicky BirdOctober 11, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    What a neat exhibit - Love Mary Anne Wise - primitive rug!! Blessings from Ringle, WI

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  25. The Wool CupboardOctober 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thank you, Cathy, for sharing all those amazing rugs! There are so many talented rug designers out there.
    Linda

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  26. DebiOctober 17, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Blown away by the color; just beautiful work.

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