Armchair Travelogues: Arizona Artscapes: Olney Gallery @ Trinity Cathedral

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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is located at 100 West Roosevelt St. in the heart of the Phoenix Arts 🎭 District, also known as Roosevelt Row. The Olney Gallery attached to the church (lower right) also participates in the First Fridays Art Walk each month.

The present day Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has been an integral part of downtown Phoenix since 1920 and is well known for its support of the local art community. Trinity hosts year-round exhibits at its Olney Gallery which is attached to the cathedral. Since April is Easter month the gallery is now hosting one of the most fascinating exhibits that I’ve seen here in nearly two years. The artworks now on display are vibrant embroidery pieces created by migrants trying to escape violence and other perils in Central America.

The following plaque describes the precarious situation these women find themselves in while they try to occupy their time and still create compelling, gorgeous embroideries incorporating many of the bright, cheerful colors associated with the Easter season.

This plaque describes the circumstances which have surrounded these embroidery 🪡 creations. Below is a small sampling of the many embroidered panels on display at the Olney Gallery.
A delightful piece of a peacock threaded 🪡 in many dazzling colors.
An intriguing piece of the Virgin Mary is an eye catching contrast of purple, green & gold.
Here is a fascinating creation showing a mountain lion and other creatures one might encounter while trekking through the Sonoran Desert 🏜️. The Spanish phrase “Se frete” translates to “Be strong”
Portrait of Jesus with rich, red roses.

For more information and pictures related to this exhibit and others which have been featured at the Olney Gallery, check out http://trinitycathedral.com or visit their Facebook page: Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral.