Still Yourself |
Artist Statement: It comes. I am engulfed. I am alone. I am pressed into darkness. A quiet voice whispers, "Still yourself". Remember. Remember. Light will come. "Wings herald the coming of Light, the coming of strength, the coming of PEACE." The weight is lifted. Bio: During McCall's 40 years as graphic designer and illustrator, she received over 200 East Texas American Advertising Federation awards. In the fiber arts world, McCall's work has been featured in quilting art magazines and juried in prestigious quilting art shows. Her work has been exhibited in museums, including solo shows and shown through galleries throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. McCall's work has been featured in textile history, textile abstract art and creative fiber inspirational books. Her expressive narrative art work includes the use of pastels, acrylics, watercolor and fiber. Her work can be found in private collections, museums and shops. In 2008 Jeanelle was selected as a "Texas Original" (TxO). Overseen by the Texas Commission of the Arts, only artisans and crafts people who meet the highest business, quality and artistic standards are granted the title of "Texas Original". The predominate role of my art is simply to provide a small moment of joy in our busy world. |