The Ridge Historical Society is hosting a special program this coming Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., as part of the current "Threads of Imagination" exhibit. In "Vintage Threads to Today," two of the local artists participating in the exhibit will partner to share their stories and talents with the audience.
Judie Anderson will discuss her early position in fashion illustration at Chicago's American newspaper, and share original examples of her work. Prints of some of the illustrations will be for sale.
Nicole Burns of Ni Bu Design will also discuss her creative process. Nicole creates eclectic art pieces based on vintage fabrics and designs. Her work will be displayed and for sale.
Nicole, wearing one of her creations, will then serve as model for Judie to draw a fashion illustration. A member of the audience will get to take home the drawing, after it is scanned for the historical record.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the "Threads of Imagination" exhibit which is now showing at RHS. This looks at fashion as art through the works of five Beverly artists: the historic Alla Ripley Bannister, a famous fashion designer from the early 1900s, and four current artists. In addition to Judie and Nicole are Sandra Leonard, who creates costumes to turn the human figure into sculpture; and Maggie O'Reilly, who has two businesses – Maggy May girls clothing, and the MAYTA collection which features items handcrafted through fair trade agreements with artisans in Peru and Morocco.
The suggested donation for the event is $10 per person. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are suggested just to let RHS plan ahead. Call RHS at 773/881-1675 or email to ridgehistory@hotmail.com. RHS is located at 10621 S. Seeley Ave., Chicago.
Attached: The flier for the program, samples of Judie Anderson's work, and a close-up of Nicole's exhibit.