
Symbolism in Scandinavian Folk Art
Join Laura Berlage, Cathy Castellanos, and Patti Goke for an exploration of symbolism in the Scandinavian folk arts.
Thursday, October 9
6:00 - 7:30 pm Central Time
Unravel the mystery of hidden and prominent shapes in Scandinavian folk arts and learn about the messages of protection, fertility, and trickery they relate. This visual code was woven, painted, stitched, and beaded into beautiful and useful objects used and worn for special occasion and everyday. Trace the long history of these symbols with interdisciplinary artist and arts educator Laura Berlage of Erindale Tapestry Studio.
Viksdal researcher, designer, and painter Cathy Castellanos, and Patti Goke, VGM will discuss symbols that appear in rosemaling and other painted traditions.
Explore the familiar and the unexpected on this tour of hidden meaning and messages in Scandi arts!
Join Laura Berlage, Cathy Castellanos, and Patti Goke for an exploration of symbolism in the Scandinavian folk arts.
Thursday, October 9
6:00 - 7:30 pm Central Time
Unravel the mystery of hidden and prominent shapes in Scandinavian folk arts and learn about the messages of protection, fertility, and trickery they relate. This visual code was woven, painted, stitched, and beaded into beautiful and useful objects used and worn for special occasion and everyday. Trace the long history of these symbols with interdisciplinary artist and arts educator Laura Berlage of Erindale Tapestry Studio.
Viksdal researcher, designer, and painter Cathy Castellanos, and Patti Goke, VGM will discuss symbols that appear in rosemaling and other painted traditions.
Explore the familiar and the unexpected on this tour of hidden meaning and messages in Scandi arts!