"Generally
my painting is very whimsical, I often just paint what I feel,
this show will allow me to focus on doing a large piece that isn't
just going to be cut up for a garment right away. I'm very excited
about the opportunity." said May. May describes her artistic
process as being very similar to that of a potter.
"A
potter first creates a vessel, then here is an amount of time
before the artist applies the glaze and fires it, thus completing
the piece. My work is very similar in that I first create the
color of the piece,then must place it into a vessel, in the form
of a garment" she expanded. In addition to the raw fabric
there will be numerous examples of her available garments. May
encourages people to inquire about commissioning a garment with
any piece of fabric in the show. This is a policy that she also
encourages in her shop, Blueberry Trout, thought few people seem
to take advantage of the opportunity to be involved in the process.
In
addition to May's work, the show will include some works from
other local artists who May has asked to create something with
a piece of fabric that she provided them.
"The
only stipulation was that they had to use all the material,"
explained May. "I cant' wait to see what they come up with."
According
to May, the bright colors and luxurious fabrics have quite an
affect on the people who wear them. It's not uncommon for her
garments to improve the mood and disposition of the wearer.
"Who
wouldn't feel better wrapped in bright blues, yellows,and greens
of silk." she jokes.
The
show opened on Friday, May 3rd and runs through the month of May.
For more information call the Gallery at 488-4ART.
