Speaking of Textiles: An Afternoon of Artist Conversations

Curated by Sarah Quinton, Speaking of Textiles is an afternoon of discussions about representation and family legacy in contemporary textiles. We welcome artists Hangama Amiri, Omar Badrin, Lyn Carter, Panya Clark Espinal, Sage Paul, Meera Sethi, and Gordon Shadrach.With session facilitators Julia Brucculieri and Nehal El-Hadi.

This program is free and open to the public! Registration is required.

Read more about the presenters here.

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Reminiscences: Photo, Drawing, and Fabric
1:30pm–2:15pm

Featuring Hangama Amiri

In this artist talk, Hangama Amiri will look into the private and domestic spaces that shape our personal lives. Growing up in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, Hangama was surrounded by communities of women who provided vital support while her father sought asylum in Europe for her family. Her mother found strength in these informal spaces, and her work is deeply shaped by the essential role they played in their lives.

Textiles, Identity, and Family History
2:30pm–3:30pm

Facilitated by Nehal El-Hadi

Artists Panya Clark Espinal, Sage Paul, and Gordon Shadrach will offer short slide presentations on their work, sharing insights on how textiles communicate through autobiography and cultural associations.

Cloth, Clothing, and the Body
3:45pm–4:45 pm

Facilitated by Julia Brucculieri

Artists Omar Badrin, Lyn Carter, and Meera Sethi will offer short slide presentations on their work, discussing materiality and three-dimensional form.

Closing Remarks
4:45pm–5:15pm

To close out the afternoon, we will welcome all presenters back up front for exchange and Q&A.

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Image: Hangama Amiri, New Year's Eve (detail), 2024. Muslin, chiffon, cotton, mesh, silk, polyester, suede, and linen, 72″ x 50.5″. Photo: LF Documentation.

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