I am thrilled to announce that as part of the U. S. Department of State Art in Embassies program, Ginkgo Dust Up will be on exhibit in the U.S. Embassy residence in Dili, Timor Leste, beginning this spring.
The curator for this exhibit explained that the theme for the new exhibition is fiber art.
Fiber plays an important role in the culture of East Timor; their Tais cloth is a form of traditional weaving created by women and used for a variety of purposes. We think that the people of East Timor will be interested in seeing and learning about American textiles.
The Art in Embassies program was founded in 1963 with the mission of creating exhibitions of original art for display in the public rooms of the U. S. diplomatic residences worldwide. The residences serve as centers for official state functions, and the exhibitions provide tangible focal points around which to build public outreach. Each exhibition becomes a part of the ambassador’s cultural mission.
I applaud the new ambassador’s focus on Tais cloth and Fiber art, both significant contributions of the women of East Timor and the United States, to their cultural heritages. I am honored to be a part of an exhibit whose purpose is outreach and education between cultures.
Congratulations, Franki!! What an honor!!! 🙂
I agree Suzanne! EXCITING!
Wow, Franki. Just thrilled? Did you have to calm poor Taylor down after you got that news and went a bit wild? Congratulations!
Thanks! Yes, we’re pinching ourselves here and extra walkies for Taylor.
Congratulations Franki! How thrilling and what an honour for you!!!
Had to look that one up! Congratulations-that’s huge!
That is just too awesome! Congratulations. What a true honor to be selected.
I feel the same way Denise. Still pinching here!
Congratulations Franki! It is a beautiful piece.
Franki – what a huge honor! I know that your lovely work will be enjoyed by the women of Timor and appreciated by all who see your piece. I have always thought that having a piece of fiber art in a US Embassy was the ultimate honor. Good for you! M
Thanks Michele!
This is a gorgeous piece! How exciting that so many people will now be able to see it!
Thank you Nancy. I am very proud to be a part of this cultural outreach program.
Wonderful news, Franki!
Congratulations Franki! That’s so exciting! I think you need to plan a trip to see the exhibit in person! 🙂
Thanks Sharon!
Wow! Kudos to you. Think you might pay it a visit in Timor?
Thanks Sara. This is quite an honor. I probably won’t be making a visit, though I’ll never say ‘never.’ The exhibit will be at the embassy for 2 1/2 years.
I love the piece and am sure the viewers in Timor will too. I wonder if they have Ginkgo trees there?
In fact, there are ginkgo trees in East Timor. I Googled the question and saw a photo of a farm propagating them.
Nice to meet you, yes it is gorgeous piece. So glad you shared it with us.
Thank you! And thanks for taking the time comment.