Yvonne Cory - Apron Strings
Yvonne Cory is a fiber artist who collects, curates and designs aprons. Her multi-disciplinary artistry connects a collection of vintage and newly designed aprons into two interesting avenues. The extensive vintage apron collection is shared through public performances which bring back memories of loved ones, historical events and vintage art. The vintage influence also appears in individually designed aprons that are wearable art.
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This program promotes education and appreciation for vintage textiles. Aprons throughout time have shown many variation with numerous techniques in textile art. These techniques plus historical and cultural events provide a history of southern Minnesota in the past 200 years. Participant evaluation and anecdotal responses will be collected.
Great memories! Such thought and creativity in designing aprons. Great program."A large variety of aprons. The dates mentioned and what was happening in the world at those eras was very interesting.""The history of fabrics and when different products come on the market was quite fascinating.""Please keep funding programs like these! What a joy to attend and be informed of history.""History, changes in economics, wartimes, etc. are reflected in the clothes (aprons) we wear."
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