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Textile Art Reception This Saturday 1/10
This Saturday from 2-5pm, Ernie and Irene, a local textile design studio, is hosting an art reception at High Point Cafe Allens Lane Station
From now until February 28, you can see the entire Ernie and Irene line exhibited at High Point Cafe’s Allens Lane Train Station location in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. This Saturday, they are hosting a reception with the artist from 2-5pm.
Ernie and Irene was founded in Ardmore, PA in September 2013 by Holly Guertin and is named by her husband’s and her middle names. After graduating in 2011 from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fibers, Holly realized her passion was in the handmade processes and tactile work she created during her years at school. Since then, her pieces have been commissioned for pieces for SCAD’s Permanent Collection and have had been showcased in Savannah, GA, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France. She decided to start Ernie and Irene when she was exhausted by a corporate design job and she longed to craft with her hands again. She is passionate about time-tested processes for crafting meaningful objects and has made that the basis for Ernie and Irene.
Ernie and Irene stands apart from similar companies and makers, because of the unique quality of the pieces. The “Malachos” (derived from the Greek word for “soft”) pieces find their place in the current fiber art wall hanging trend, but are undoubtedly different from the many woven tapestry or macrame wall hangings that are currently seen throughout the industry. The beauty of “Malachos” is that they can easily transition from being a beautiful wall hanging to a functional seat cushion, rug, or a soft mat for young ones. By including soft tabs for hanging on the wall, the pieces are able to transfer from the wall to the chair or floor with no problem; thereby, making the art completely accessible to users of all ages. Also, the “Silhos” (derived from the word “silhouettes”) pieces are unique in comparison to other felted artworks because of their simplicity in color scheme and motifs, difference in texture by utilizing needle felting for a more sculptural experience, and the emotional connection between users and animal motifs.
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The High Point Cafe exhibition shows four new, never before seen pieces by Ernie and Irene, including “Sheepskin,” made with handmade pom poms and stitching.
