artist residency : bruce Guadalupe middle school

in collaboration with Lynden Sculpture Garden, I worked with 7th Grade art classes to develop a personal creed writing exercise that they then turned into a “story quilt.” Based on Faith Ringold’s “Tar Beach” Story Quilt, the students wrote their goals, what was important to them, and how they felt they navigated the world. After dyeing and printing all their own fabric, we set up the classroom for multiple days of machine sewing to complete their quilts.

The project concluded with a field trip to Lynden Sculpture Garden to view Rosemary Ollison’s quilts and sculptures and of course, explore and wander around the grounds.