Whether we understand it or not, humans have an intimate relationship with textiles. There is the joy of slipping on a favorite pair of socks, or the wave of relief that washes over someone’s body as they open up a drawer packed to the brim with clean clothes. It may be that prickly, old wool sweater you will never get rid of. Connections like these help us realize the importance of textiles, specifically highlighting how much we overlook and undervalue their presence in our daily lives.
With the underappreciation of textiles and the process of their creation, many artists find it hard to dedicate so much time to fiber arts. Previously, Madison lacked the platform for said fiber artists to express themselves, textile artist Heather Kohlmeier said. This is certainly not an issue local artists will face now that the brand-new Textile Arts Center of Madison has opened its loving…
