Slow Light
June 6–August 16, 2026
Season Evans, Tower 1 (Rage), 2017; cotton; 78 x 87 x 1/4 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Slow Light marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Museum’s occupancy in its iconic nineteenth-century barn. This evocative space, with its grand, cathedral-like architecture, serves as both a backdrop and an inspiration for the works on view.
Slow Light pays tribute to the barn’s unique physical presence and its role as a vibrant space for the display and preservation of fiber arts in all their forms. Conceived as a visual essay, the exhibition leads visitors through a series of interconnected ideas—each artist’s work opening new avenues of discovery and dialogue. The show encourages contemplation of textiles in relation to the Museum’s structure and positions fiber art as inherently architectural.
This milestone exhibition invites reflection not only on the significance of the Museum’s home but also on how fiber can illuminate the architecture that surrounds us. Visitors are encouraged to consider the ways our bodies interact with these vast spaces—their expanses and their limits—and how the experience of fiber art can deepen our understanding of place and presence.
Slow Light is part of WMQFA’s ongoing commitment to expanding the definition of fiber art. Each year, the Museum presents four exhibitions that celebrate both traditional and contemporary interpretations of the medium. Through these shows, WMQFA invites audiences to explore the emotional resonance of fiber and highlights the innovation and experimentation that define the field today.
The exhibition features ten artists: Bryana Bibbs, Carson Converse, Alexis Deise, Season Evans, Marianne Fairbanks, Regina Durante Jestrow, Sarah Nishiura, Sandra Ono, Pamela Wiley, and Erin Wilson. Their work integrates weaving, quilting, sculpture, and mixed media with personal histories, family legacies, and cultural references.
Accompanying the exhibition is a fully illustrated catalog with an essay by Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz.
Support for this exhibition is provided by the Greater Cedarburg Foundation.
Plan a Visit!
Our staff and volunteers are here to help make your visit as enjoyable and educational as possible. Please contact us with any questions you may have.