Bad News, 44″ x 54″, by Lori Lupe Pelish (copyright the artist)

Lori Lupe Pelish is a fiber artist from upstate New York. Her work has progressed over the years from abstracts to nudes to some mighty compelling depictions of herself and her family that seem half real, half imagined. In her artist statement, she explains: “My imagery expanded as I took a more detailed look into the makeup of the individual and their coexistence within contemporary family life. Freeze frame dramas concerning age, gender, motherhood, and the varied circumstances that shape and mold our lives. These quilts are made to draw the viewer in and question the roles and responsibilities that we all endure.” Pelish’s work has been widely exhibited and rewarded — most recently, her Safe in Suburbia won the People’s Choice Award and the Brakensiek “Caught our Eye” Award at Quilt National 2005. Don’t miss her amazing hooked rugs either.

Young Archer, 51.5″ x 41″, by Lori Lupe Pelish (copyright the artist)

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