New Art at Jacob's Well

During the call to worship at Jacob's Well yesterday, I called attention to an art installation that was recently added to the sanctuary. At the front of the sanctuary there is an engraved "Lord's Prayer." On either side there are panels covered with burgundy patterned fabric that is somewhat thread-worn.

Several months ago a textile artist in our community, Debbie Barrett-Jones, approached Jannelle Mastin, one of our creative team members, about designing and creating two new pieces to replace what was there. We gave her the go ahead. She hung them last week and they made their first public appearance yesterday. They are amazing...from a distance, but even more so up close.

Click here to see a gallery with pictures of the project's progress.

In the slide show you'll see that Debbie hands dyes her yarn. How cool for an artist to be involved in nearly every aspect of the creative process. I am jealous. I remember as a fine arts major being unable to get elective courses in textiles. They only allowed majors to take the textile courses. The only experience I have weaving was from a middle school art class I took. I remember weaving on a loom and being captivated/entranced by the process. Looking at her weaving the pattern into the cloth reminds me of that experience.

Amazing work. Thanks to Debbie.