Thrilled to announce my solo exhibition, "Parallel Play", with ArtsWorcester opening November 16, 2023! On display in the East Gallery through December 17, and the opening reception is Friday, November 17, 6-9 pm. Artist talk on Saturday December 2, 10 am (children welcome to attend). For gallery hours, directions, and more please check here.
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"Parallel play is the developmental stage in which toddlers play side-by-side without interacting with each other. In Patrowicz's richly textured fiber works, the ancient techniques of wool felting and weaving are used to represent contemporary motherhood and the isolation of parenting small children during a pandemic."
Image: "Playpen (in the trenches)", needle felting with wool, dryer lint, steel wool, hair, yarn, fabric applique, socks, embroidery, 38x24 inches, 2023. Photo credit: Will Howcroft.