Gallery at WSU Vancouver Features Quilts from Ann Johnston

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Ann Johnston’s unique quilts are on display in the Washington State University Vancouver Administration building gallery now through Nov. 28.  

Johnson has been making quilts and putting dye on fabric for over 25 years. Her years of experimentation have led to mountains of hand dyed fabric and quilts, thousands of miles of travel, numerous exhibitions and articles, four books, and not a few aches and pains. She earned degrees in literature and geography, married, had two sons, and taught school in several countries. 

Johnson will present her “Line Vs. Shape” lecture to the public on the WSU Vancouver campus at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Administration Building, room 130. This free lecture will use her quilts to illustrate the basic concepts of design and the tools used to achieve them. Her premise is that being aware of the characteristics of line and shape for example will enable the quilter to view how decisions affect the final design.  

A series of quilts called, “It’s a Balancing Act” gives viewers an idea of how she has explored line and shape while pursuing the mystery of how balance is achieved or lost. Guests interested in attending the lecture should RSVP to Lea Robertson at lea_robertson@vancouver.wsu.edu, 360/546-9600. 

Entry to the exhibit is free. WSU Vancouver galleries are open weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Daily parking is available at parking meters or in the blue lot for $3.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or on C-Tran Bus route 19 from the Salmon Creek Park and Ride. WSU Vancouver offers 14 bachelor’s degrees, nine Master’s degrees, one Doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.

Photos: Hand-dyed quilts by Ann Johnson.