Norwalk Art Space Announces Quilt, Illustration Exhibition

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Art Space will host an exhibit of art quilts and original book illustrations by Lizzy Rockwell and her friends and family, beginning Feb. 3 and running through March 10.

According to a news release, the opening reception will be held Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include performances by DJ Hauswife and Quiltet. The public is welcome to attend, but pre-registration for one of three timed entry slots (6pm, 7pm and 8pm) is required through the art space's website.

Rockwell, who studied at Connecticut College and the School of Visual Arts, is a quilter, illustrator, author and game designer. According to the art space, Rockwell's visual narratives, created primarily for children, spark conversations about emotions and personal wellness.

Most of what Rockwell learned about books she learned from her parents, who made books in their home studio. Illustrations by her mother, Anne Rockwell, and abstract woodcuts by her father, Harlow Rockwell, are included in this show.

Rockwell's works will be displayed alongside works by members of Peace by Piece, an ongoing intergenerational after-school art program designed by Rockwell. The diverse group of Norwalk residents, currently aged 8-93, have made art quilts which hang in numerous institutions and libraries in Connecticut.

Since 2008, thousands of individuals have contributed in some way to these communal works of public art, according to the art space. Many of these quilts have been generously loaned to The Norwalk Art Space and are being seen together in one place for the first time.

The art space thanked the following institutions and individuals for generously loaning quilts: The Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk Community College, The Norwalk Public Library System, The Newfield Branch Library, The Adam J. Lewis Academy and Kate Scully.

Artist Talk

On Feb. 6, Rockwell will be in conversation with her artist friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. David Green of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will act as moderator.

Workshop

On Feb. 26, Rockwell will offer a free community workshop from noon to 3 p.m. for ages 8 and up in paper quilt design, hand stitching and fabric art drawing. There will also be a community quilting bee at the same time.

Further information can be found at www.thenorwalkartspace.org.