Next PORS meeting
announcement:
Shiv Sikri to present: “Hidden in Plain Sight; Patterns of
Intentional Variation in Traditional Oriental Rugs”
Galley51
51 N. 2nd Street,
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 413-3191
On November 8th, 2003 at 11:00 A.M
Part of the charm of traditional oriental rugs is the variation in
color, "abrash" and design found within each piece. Many of
these variations appear to be arbitrary and "accidental".
However, by examining a
large number of examples and concentrating on specific types, one begins to
suggest certain heretofore hidden compositional rules are at work.
This slide lecture will concentrate on bringing to light one
of the most prominent of these hidden design patterns - the "internal
elem"- which is a representation of a 'compartment' in the lower quarter
of a weaving and which often incorporates a discontinuous element. The
presentation will show the distinctive markings that indicate this subtle
design element and will show that all types of traditional rugs- tribal, workshop
and classical, include these not-so-random variations. This presentation
will leave you with a new way to perceive and appreciate any traditional rug.
Shiv Sikri is a rug collector and dealer, and a lecturer in
Mathematics at Hunter College, New York and also a Doctoral candidate in
Mathematics with a specialization in Number Theory. As a rug
collector, his specialization is in Baluchi.
Also upcoming at Gallery51, the Exhibition, and Pattern as Message: Antique Kilims -Traditional Flat woven Rugs of the Near East, opens on First Friday, November 7. This special exhibition and sale is being sponsored in conjunction with renowned dealer and collector, Dennis Dodds, of Philadelphia, and will feature select pieces from his inventory. A special opening reception will take place at the gallery on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 - 8 pm., 51 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia. All PORS members are invited to attend.
Following PORS meeting
announcement:
Ms. Olga Bush to
present: "Alhambra and the Textiles: Decoration, Space, and
Articulation of Court Ritual in Islamic Andalucia."
Sedgwick Cultural Center,
7137 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-9229
On December 3rd, 2003 at 5:00 P.M
Special Exhibit:
EYEDAZZLERS: The Two-Century Romance of Navajo Weaving and Germantown Yarn.
The presentation of Ms. Bush will concentrate on Nasrid (Spanish) Textiles.
She has lived in Spain
and is an expert in the Islamic Textiles Arts of Spain. Ms. Olga Bush studied
at the Institute of Fine
Arts at New York
University and is currently holding
a Kevorkian Curatorial Fellowship, spending her time at the Department of
Islamic Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y.C.
You will be fascinated by the subject and the relationship of Textiles and
Architecture of the Alhambra.
As a double treat (call it a Christmas or New Year Bonus),
we will have the pleasure to view the very special exhibit of Eye Dazzlers.
This is an exhibit not to miss since it is part of Philadelphia's
or specifically Germantown history
and Navajo weaving; maybe an unlikely relationship until you see
the exhibit! Many thanks are due to
Joan and Aron Fisher for making the special
arrangement.
From the Chair:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
ACOR 7 IN SEATTLE, WA
Dates: March 25 - 28, 2004
What do rugs, clams, salmon, mountain vistas, salt-water breezes, espresso,
and gray skies have in common? ACOR 7 will take place at the Bell
Harbor
International Conference
Center on Pier 66 in the heart of Seattle's
downtown. The
agenda is literally is packed with activities to interest collectors and
enthusiasts at every level. Educate your mind, delight your eye, add to your
collection (some of the best Oriental Rug dealers of
the World!) and have a lot of
FUN. Don't miss this event. Registration is only $ 375 and we have special
hotel rates!