Unfolding the Rainbow of Motherhood
Exhibition by Kyle Hawley with Flatbed Press
Working with Flatbed Press in 2023, Hawley created a series of monoprints which unfolds the often contradictory feelings of Motherhood, re-purposing the tools of the role into expressions of art to reveal a rainbow of emotive colors. Using mono printing techniques, Hawley prints directly from the cloth utility accessories and garments, which she designed and created to assist in mothering. The seven images are life-sized contemporary statements that unfold Mother’s time, energy, joy, grief, whimsy, and purpose.
About the Artist:
Austin based artist, Kyle Hawley is a seventh generation Texas and mother of two. She is a multidisciplinary artist exploring topics through strong conceptual narratives. Trained as a journalist, art director, printer and narrative based story teller, she brings a rich perspective to each her subjects. Her prior work in film and television grounds her art of narrative storytelling. Hawley’s lifelong interest in fabric as an art medium can be seen in her first non-profit film in 2004 selected by the United Nations Population Fund.
Printmaking Demonstration with Kyle Hawley and Katherine Brimberry
Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m.
We are excited to invite you to a special printmaking demonstration with Kyle Hawley, the artist behind the newest exhibit at the Museum, and Katherine Brimberry of Flatbed Press on March 22 at 1 p.m.This hands-on experience accompanies the exhibition, Unfolding the Rainbow of Motherhood: Exhibition by Kyle Hawley with Flatbed Press. The artworks are a powerful series of monoprints exploring the complex emotions of motherhood through textile-based printmaking.
What to Expect
Kyle Hawley and Katherine Brimberry will lead an enumerative demonstration showcasing relief printmaking techniques and fabric-resist printing. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Watch a step-by-step demo of the relief roll process, using gradation with two colors on plexiglass.
- Learn to ink up lace or fabric and transfer the textures onto paper.
- Participate in creating their sample prints with provided materials.
- Observe the final demonstration on printing from a negative (or relief) surface.
Stay after the demonstration to enjoy the Opening Reception at the Museum from 2-4 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to explore printmaking techniques with two working artists and engage with Kyle Hawley’s inspiring work! We hope to see you there.
Let us know if you are coming!
Image Credits:
Sometimes Apron, Sometimes a Beautiful Gown I, 2023, Variable edition, monoprint
Sometimes Kaftan, Sometimes a Place to Nap I, 2023, Variable edition, monoprint