A SAMPLE of Roslyn Logsdon’s hooked rug works that wil be on display at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham, through Sept. 29.
The exhibition will be crowned by a reception on Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a gallery talk scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Another reception, sponsored by Halcyon Yarn of Bath, is scheduled on Aug. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., during which time the artist will be on hand to answer questions.
Both receptions are free and open to the public.
“Architectural Elements: Hooked Rugs” consists of 33 different pieces, all with an architectural theme. Many of the rugs are scenes from the artist’s travels in Italy, France and the U.S. and include arches, facades, cafes, rooftops and window reflections.
Logsdon favors using fine cut wool strips to create the depth and detail she is after. According to a news release, Logsdon writes, “Though I started out as a painter many years ago, I discovered the art of rug hooking by chance and never left it. I think of my hooked wall hangings as paintings in fiber.”
Logsdon maintains a teaching studio at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, Md., and has summered in Maine for many years. Maine Fiberarts’ staff “discovered” Logsdon’s hookings during last year’s Fiber Arts Tour Weekend. She was touring hooking studios and shops and came to Maine Fiberarts to learn about other Maine rug hookers. When pressed, she brought out postcards of her work and was subsequently invited to show.
Since 2003, Maine Fiberarts has been showing the work of fiber artists in solo shows that change every two or three months.
For details or for a visual preview of current exhibits, visit www.mainefiberarts.org, or call 721-0678.
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