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january 2010 february 2010 march 2010 april 2010 may 2010 june 2010 july 2010 11th through Labor Day -Remembrance: A Memorial
Memphremagog Arts Collaborative Center 138 Main Street
Newport, VT
Please visit the Remembrance webpage for activities and dates associated with this exhibit Dedicated to US Servicemen & Women who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan as well as those who continue to serve...
Thus far, Remembrance consists of 4600+ abstract figurative sculptures, each one hand sewn, representing one American life lost in Iraq or Afghanistan. The figure is created using a single tea bag which has been steeped and dried. Tea water is used to dye fabrics and strips of paper containing the individual names of fallen soldiers. The intention of using tea is to infuse the figure and name with comfort and reflection. Tea is closely linked with healing, both physically and emotionally. In many cultures, tea is associated with ceremony and ritual. Shared socially with family and friends, it has an inherent commonality.
Each figure is hand sewn; no glue, tape or adhesives are used in creating the figure. Sewing alludes to concepts of healing; the closing of a wound, both emotionally and physically, as well as connections to family and friends. Sewing is also meditative and rhythmic. It is very comforting see participants reaching out and helping each other; threading needles, sharing materials, and reading the soldiers names that they had chosen to memorialize.
The abstract figurative sculpture is created to reference the human form, and therefore should not be a literal representation with all limbs and head intact. Many soldiers have been killed by IEDs. Many bodies are burned or torn apart. This tragedy is reflected in the form; figures are constructed with missing limbs and/or heads to mirror the harsh reality of war. This harshness is tempered with the care, meditation, and warmth inherent in the sewing process, as well as the bundling of fabrics infused with tea water during the dying process.
All figures include the name of the US service member represented. Some names are more visible than others. It is important to note that some individuals chose to first wrap the tea bag with the name, then bundle and sew the completed figure.
Nearly 1500+ individuals have contributed their time and energy towards this undertaking. After its initial conception in terms of materials, methods, and installation, the endeavor has evolved into a larger expression of empathy. Each abstract figurative sculpture, representing one American soldier killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, is left to the individual to design and construct. In this way, the memorial belongs to the masses. Its progress is influenced by the investment of each individual and continues to grow and evolve.
august 2010 september 2010 11th - Comedyfest 2010
Wine & Cheese Celebration
2pm & 7pm
Supported by the talents and contributions of Derby Stock II
Tickets on sale now at the library - $25 each
Don't Wait! - Limited seating!
Goodrich Memorial Library, Main Street, Downtown Newport
25th - Fourth Annual Arts On Main
Annual Fall Festival of the Arts along Main Street, Downtown Newport, VT
Presented by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative
Aritsts and Crafters along Main Street, Downtown Newport. 10 AM - 3 PM>
Quiltfest sponsored by the North Country Quilters in the Municipal Building.
Annual Chikifest sponsored by the North Country Chamber - Noon - 2 PM
Annual Chinese Auction of work by members of the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative
october 2010 15th - Grand Opening Reception for the "NEW" MAC Center for the Arts
Join us as we celebrate our new space. New works and handcrafts by area artists, entertainment, wine and cheese, Chinese Auction.
6 - 9 PM
158 Main Street
Downtown Newport
november 2010 december 2010
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Dedicated to US Servicemen & Women who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan as well as those who continue to serve...
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