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Friday.....Séverine Gallardo
A Beautiful Mindset : Séverine Gallardo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
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From badges to jewels, stones to totems, and headdresses to arm adornments, the sky’s the limit for Séverine Gallardo’s marvellous imagination. This self-taught French textile artist’s stitches speak well beyond what meets the eye.

With her creativity in the clouds but her studio firmly rooted in Angoulême, southwestern France, Gallardo makes extraordinary soft sculptures that trace a magical journey across the globe. With a nod or a spin, she sweeps us away to faraway countries, cultures, and moments in time while encouraging us to slow down and cultivate an almost childlike sense of wonder for everyday life. As all the minute details show, a keen method in Gallardo’s madness produces a playful, intriguing, and unique narrative.

Gallardo has always enjoyed immersing herself in her artistic endeavours. As a child, she would isolate herself to make things: draw quietly while her parents watched TV; she was happy in their presence but focused on her activity. She owes her passion for textiles to her two grandmothers and recalls how one of them taught her how to crochet when she was bored on vacation. “The pleasure of the repetitive gesture, the contact with the soft material of the thread, has never left me,” she says.

Perhaps surprisingly, when it came to higher education, Gallardo chose Multimedia Studies at Les Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts) School in Marseille. Textiles were not regarded very highly in France at the time, primarily associated with materials and manual work. Nonetheless, she pursued her needlework in parallel with fine art. She recognised that these studies sparked a desire to experiment and cultivate herself to give direction and substance to her practice.

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Here's a story! Years ago I began living in Dixon, NM from Minnesota. My first place was an old puddled adobe with 32" thick walls. It was a dream. A garden out front and one out back. Owned by a Hispanic fellow who was off to study Basque for the summer. I loved Eloy! He was a buddha and a wonderful gardener. It was on Dog Street, behind the main old plaza next to the Catholic Church. At one time all of the structures were connected. Rather like the Martinez Hacienda in Taos. However now there were gaps. Attached to Michael Wildgoose' next door was a one room little building where an old man lived. He was originally born in Eloy's house. Eloy said do not let him in! The gardens were walled with blue gates and overflowing with flowers. Next door was Gonito. He would drink and sing on the plaza at night. He was a Korean Veteran. One afternoon he came to the front gate with a paper cup. Well, I let him in on the path. He knelt down in the path and poured out the little Pinion nuts on the ground, then picked them up one at a time while he talked about Christ and each nut was a prayer on the rosary. It was one of the extraordinary moments that I had living in this northern NM village with its mixture of young Anglos and the original community. I rescued Gonito's dog who he randomly fed and was in heat for the third time. She was a healer chow mix with cinnamon eyes and a big fluffy tail and ears. I called her Red and could not let her go after the flea bath, carrying her out to my car to p*e out of town so the roaming males could not smell her footsteps (yes they could), and the eventual trip to the vet. She was a Girl in a Dog Suit. She taught me to be fearless around dogs. She taught me so many things. Love was above all. I could take her to lunch in the middle of town off leash. She never left my leg. I never "trained her." I often miss her tremendously. She taught me who a dog is. Buddy and Emma plus our cat, who arrived on the front porch, TuTu bring daily joy. I have more stories!!!!! I love NM.

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Contact: Charmeine Wait
Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective
PO Box 636
Silver City, NM 88062
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Huge Variety of Fiber Art at the Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective’s Fall Fiber Arts Sale!

SW Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) is pleased to participate in the Silver City Art Association’s Weekend at the Galleries with the Fall Fiber Arts Sale. This free annual sale will be held Saturday October 12 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday October 13 from 10 am to 2 pm in the ballroom of the Murray Hotel in Downtown Silver City.

Members of SWFAC make many types of fiber art encompassing the manual manipulation of a variety of fibers by weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing, felting, quilting, basket making, and paper making to name a few of the techniques.

Some of the wide range of unique, high-quality fiber in this sale are: felted slippers; knitted clothing; hand-sewn clothes; wearable art; home décor including unique lamp batik lampshades; needle and wet-felted female figures; copper jewelry; fabric greeting cards; rope bowls; label bags; rag rugs; dish cloths; painted clothing; bamboo socks; nuno felted scarves; serti-silk painted items; baskets; earrings; purses; crocheted wearables, hats, and earrings; ornaments; pine needle baskets; spirit dolls; handwoven towels, scarves, and jewelry; cards; plant-dyed felt artwork and pins; hand-knit toys and garments; handwoven tapestries; small; practical fabric items; fabric pictures; ice-dyed clothing, linens, and bags; revibed clothing and linens; double-dyed denim; kid’s clothing.

Weaving for Justice will be offering unique hand woven and embroidered items supporting women in Chiapas. Their booth is always popular!

This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique gifts and support local fiber artists at the same time.

Beverly Bean will be selling delightful baked goods and savory items in the lobby of the Murray Hotel with plenty of room to sit and relax.

SWFAC was founded in 2005 and is a local, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the economic development goal to stimulate and support successful cottage industry in the southwest. Both novice and skilled SWFAC artists enrich the community by nurturing and empowering one another fostering opportunities to gain new experience, expand talent and earn income from their art. Please visit SWFAC’s website at www.fiberartscollective.org to learn more about the organization.

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Good morning from Coronado Historic Site at Kuaua Pueblo! Did you know that when we use the term “Pueblo,” we aren’t referring to one singular group, but rather to a collection of villages with both shared and unique features? One of the most surprising distinctions to our visitors is the linguistic diversity within the Pueblo world.

Counting the Hopi Nation and the 19 pueblos of New Mexico, there are a total of six languages (with even more dialects) that come from four different language families. Although these languages are not mutually intelligible, that has not prevented periods of cooperation or the exchange of people, goods, and ideas from one village to another.

Kuaua Pueblo is most often associated with the Tiwa-linguistic group, the language still spoken at Sandia, Isleta, Taos, and Picuris. However, it is also possible that Keres speakers from the surrounding area inhabited the village in later periods.

This map was created by Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

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This little beauty got a haircut today!! This is "Yeah, We Fancy Like", Avalanche's baby girl! I haven't posted about her since she was born. She gave us quite the scare two days after she was born when she decided to go septic on us. She spent five days inside with me getting IV plasma, IV fluids, and antibiotics. It was touch and go, but she pulled through, and is just the spunkiest, happiest baby girl ever! She loves to play and run, and loves visitors! She's so friendly!! She definitely has a tight hold on my heart!!! ❤️❤️

Friday. The weather is calm and balmy!

Photo: Laura Lein-Svencner

Come see us this weekend for the High Road Artisans Art Tour!
Lisa and Irvin Trujillo will be happy to tell you ll about the processes involved with the productions of their art while you visit their studio/business.

Pictured here is the current piece that Lisa Trujillo is currently weaving.

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Wool - True Warmth from Nature
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Wool - True Warmth from Nature Wool is a true natural material, one of its best qualities being heat insulation. We have made massive investments to be able to make products from local Finnsheep wool, as well.

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Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue September 7, 2024 – March 2, 2025

Recycled Wool...

I know, right?!

Santa Fe Wool

As an ecogeek, I got giddy when I found it,
and I knew I had to bring it to Santa Fe Wool!

https://www.santafewool.com

It's 90% wool and 10% other recycled fibers, with a long staple length and a micron count of 26-29.
It's currently available in 11 colors, but I'm hoping for a greater selection in the future. (Crossing my fingers!)

You'll find it discounted through the end of September, plus I'm offering 4-color variety packs for a limited time. They're a great way to get your hands on the fiber, check out colors, and see if it's something that will work in your fiber art practice.

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Recycled Combed Wool Top — Santa Fe Wool This heathered recycled wool roving is eco-friendly and sustainable! It’s ideal for wet and needle felting, spinning, weaving, tapestries, and other craft and fiber art projects. Contents: 90% Wool, 10% Other. (Due to the nature of recycling wool, a small percentage of other recycled fibers may be

By choosing well-finished products made from high-quality materials, you ensure their long lifespan. Maintaining textiles properly extends their usability and helps to protect the environment as well.

EXTEND THE LIFESPAN - THE ENVIRONMENT THANKS YOU
When textiles stay in use longer, the need for producing new products decreases, thus conserving natural resources. And the amount of waste and the environmental impacts of waste management are reduced.

Maintaining textiles encourages all of us towards a more responsible consumption culture, where quality and longevity are valued. By taking care of textiles, we can collectively reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable development.

TAKING CARE OF WOOL TEXTILES

Wool and linen textiles require a bit of special attention as they are natural materials that behave differently from synthetic fibres. Here are some tips for caring for both materials:

Air Out: Wool is naturally resistant to dirt and rarely needs washing. Airing it out in fresh air is usually sufficient to remove odors and refresh the textile. A snow cleaning in winter also freshes up wool textiles.

Hand Washing: If wool needs washing, do it by hand in lukewarm water. Always use a mild detergent specifically designed for wool.

Avoid Rubbing: Wool fibres are sensitive to stretching and rubbing. Do not twist or rub the textile during washing; instead, gently press out excess water.

Drying Flat: Wool textiles should not be hung to dry as they may stretch and lose their shape. Lay the garment flat on a towel and gently reshape it to its original form. Allow it to dry at room temperature.

Storage: Store wool textiles in a cool, dry place. Avoid plastic bags as wool needs to breathe. Use breathable storage bags or fabrics instead. Protect wool textiles from moths by using cedar blocks or other natural pest deterrents.

Wool Care: The soft fibres on the surface of wool textiles can pill with friction. When pilling occurs, use a fabric shaver to remove the pills. To keep a mohair blanket looking nice and to remove loose fibres, regularly brush the blanket with a soft brush.

TAKING CARE OF LINEN TEXTILES

Washing Instructions: Our linen textiles can endure washes up to 60°C, but often 40°C is sufficient. Avoid overloading the washing machine. Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach. Choose a gentle wash cycle on your washing machine to prevent damage to the linen fibres.

Avoid Tumble Drying: Tumble drying is not recommended for linen textiles as it can cause shrinkage and damage the fibres. Instead, hang linen to dry in a well-ventilated space.

Ironing: Linen wrinkles easily, but this is part of the material’s character and aesthetic. Linen textiles can be ironed or mangled while still damp if desired. Pre-washed, relaxed linen usually does not require ironing.

Storage: Store linen in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight as it can fade colours and weaken fibres over time.

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