April 1 - May 15, 2025

Windows and Doors by Meghan Spielman

Presenting Windows & Doors by Bozeman artist Meghan Spielman. Meghan uses a variety of highly textural and contrasting yarns, such as silk boucle, chenille, mohair, and wool to create thoughtful and meticulous weavings. Meghan works in her home studio on a 32-harness computerized dobby loom. She aims to celebrate the boundaries of the loom and the inherent properties of the materials while using both intricate patterns and her own improvisation to build eye-catching compositions. This series speaks to the historical iconography of American coverlets and quilts. She is considering and reacting to our complex relationship with domestic craft heirloom objects. Referencing Eliza Calvert Hall’s “A Book of Hand-woven Coverlets” published in 1912, Meghan found inspiration in the wide variety of hand-woven patterns prevalent in America at the time. One of which, called “Windows and Doors” is defined by a simple arrangement of blocks, or a reduction of the classic checkerboard grid. By using classic geometric shapes and exaggerating their size and structure, Meghan achieves a modern take on a classic textile. Alissa Kost, Executive Director of MAGDA, states,‘Meghan’s work is comfortable and complicated at the same time. It draws you in and invites you for a cup of tea while also making you question your outfit choices. Her work celebrates the history of the American quilt while rejuvenating and amplifying the potential of each fiber. It is a beautiful dance of culture and contemporary art unlike any I have seen before.’ Windows & Doors is touring eight venues from 2024–2026. For the exhibition schedule and additional information, please visit www.magdamt.org. MAGDA is a non-profit organization founded in 1972. The mission is to serve the non-profit museums and galleries of Montana and artists by offering high-quality art exhibitions and professional development training. The organization is dedicated to supporting and developing public interest in, and knowledge of, the cultural resources and heritage of the State of Montana. MAGDA’s work would not be possible without the support of its membership, the Montana Arts Council, a state agency funded by the State of Montana; coal severance taxes paid based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in Montana’s Cultural and Aesthetic Projects Trust Fund; and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you!