Exhibit: Artists of the Loom: Maya Weavers of Guatemala
- Event Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014–Sunday, January 25, 2015
- Time: During Museum Hours (CDT)
- Location: Campbell Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
- Cost: Free Admission
This exhibit celebrates not only the artistry and endurance of the Maya weaving tradition but also the cultural intelligence and creative force of the weavers themselves. More than 90 textiles coming from 32 highland towns are presented, each textile woven in a style that identifies the town of its weaver and the wearer. Exhibit areas address the links between the living and ancient Maya, the weaver and the backstrap loom, textiles for daily wear, the art of the traditional Maya blouse, or huipil, ceremonial cloths and clothing, and evidence of evolution in textile designs.
The Spurlock Museum’s changing exhibits are made possible through a gift from Allan C. and Marlene S. Campbell and supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Contact
For further information on this event, contact Tandy Lacy at annlacy@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244 - 3900.
All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.