About
Join Lanesboro Arts in welcoming artist Sophia Munic as the Lanesboro Artist in Residence at a Welcome Potluck on Tuesday, July 18th from 6 – 7 p.m.
at the Sons of Norway Lodge. Over a shared meal, Sophia will share
examples of past work as well as discuss the project they’ll be working
on during their residency. Sophia will share how community members can
participate in the residency events, and answer any questions about
their work. Bring a dish to share!
During their residency from July 16th through July 30th, Sophia Munic
will explore improvisational quilting as a site to piece the body, and
how this can materialize gender euphoria.
Sophia Munic (they/them) recontextualizes traditional sewing and
quilting techniques through soft sculptures that consider the ideas of
comfort, memory, and gender through a queer lens. As an emerging artist
motivated by fiber arts and social practice, they are investigating how
these two fields can facilitate community that uplifts LGBTQIA voices.
With their work, they are exploring a visual language to abstract
patterns to discuss gender beyond the binary. Based in Minneapolis, they
have participated in shows and residencies throughout Minnesota and
Washington State. Sophia is currently working on a series of quilts,
Hankerin’, exploring the intersection of cowboy aesthetics, queer
desire, and stitching gender. To read a full artist statement visit
their artist website.
This event is free. The Lanesboro Artist Residency Program is supported by the Jerome Foundation.