Booking and details
Dates Sat, Nov 16 at 11am ET
Venue The Reading Room
Tickets Free
At 2pm Suzanne Coley will give an artist talk
Join us for a day of presentations by a group of leading Maryland fiber artists who have been working with Folger Institute Artist Fellow Suzanne Coley on modern needlework designs inspired by Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. In 2023, the group completed a collaborative textile book project with each page inspired by the play. The group will share their work on the next book, with inspiration drawn from the minor characters of the play.
During the public sessions, the artists will offer insights to their processes. At 2pm, Suzanne will give a talk highlighting conceptual and technical aspects that are essential to successfully translating Shakespeare through art. Visitors will get a rare opportunity to touch textiles, embroidered pages, and speak with the makers.
Schedule of Events
11am – 12:15pm Meet the Artists: Presentation of needlework inspired by Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure.
2 – 2:30pm Artist Talk: Suzanne Coley, “Coded Threads: Translating Shakespeare Through Art”
2:45 – 4pm Suzanne and the Artists discuss the process of translating Shakespeare through art.
About Folger Institute
The Folger Institute is a center for early modern research at the Folger Shakespeare Library that brings public audiences together with researchers to explore the cultures and legacies of the early modern world. Learn more.
About the Artists
Suzanne Coley
Suzanne Coley creates multi-sensory artistic experiences that showcase her skills in embroidery, printmaking, poetry, and bookbinding.
Measure for Measure Fiber Artists
This group of leading Maryland fiber artists work with Folger Institute Artist Fellow Suzanne Coley on modern needlework designs inspired by Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure.