Art on a Postcard x War Child UK 2024 Part I

About

Seeing the world through colors is like unlocking a vibrant tapestry of emotions and experiences. Each hue holds its unique story and evokes a different sentiment. When we view the world though this colorful lens, we discover that it’s not just about the individual colors themselves, but how they interact and blend together, much like the threads in a tapestry. Just as fibers weave together to create intricate patterns, relationships between people are also woven through the strands of communication, trust, and shared experiences. The more we understand this interconnectedness, the more we can appreciate the beauty in the diversity and relationships that shape our lives. Through these connections, we can truly paint a picture of the world and the tapestry of relationships that bind us all together. Using embroidery as a medium, I strive to recreate these connections.

Education

Blair Martin Cahill obtained her BFA from California Institute of the Arts and then attended the University of Arts London, Chelsea for her MA in Fine Art. This further established her individual style of combining elements of color and texture. In addition to studying at Art Center College of Design she was awarded the Digital Fabrication Residency, which facilitated exploration of the boundaries of sculpture, tradition and technology

She has also had the honor of lecturing at the International Sculpture Convention and the Collage Artists of America.

Select Exhibitions/Awards

Fine Art Exhibitions

2024 Solo show at Atlantic Gallery, New York City

2024 John Ruskin Prize, London

2023 Craft, A Force in Contemporary Art, Site:Brooklyn Gallery

2023 Marin MOCA, There is Magic Here, California

2023 Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London

2023 Spectrum Gestalt 2023, BG Gallery, Los Angeles

2023 RealArt Gallery, Featured Artist, Los Angeles, California

2023 Tenuous Threads, Atlantic Gallery, New York City

2023 2nd Annual Fiber Arts Exhibit, Hartford Connecticut

2023 Climate Change, Las Laguna Gallery, California

2022 RealArt Gallery, Featured Artist, Los Angeles, California

2022 Ecology as a Feeling, Rossocinabro Gallery, Rome Italy

2022 Surface Design Assoc. Exhibition, Arizona, Award of Merit

2022 Not so Innocent, Stitch Fetish 8, Palm Springs, California

2021 Borders Art Fair, Venice Italy

2021 RealArt Spring Show, Los Angeles, California

Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork

Rincon stands as a testament to the profound beauty of the ocean. In the sea, we become part of something greater than ourselves and join the tapestry of life woven from the threads of our shared existence. Swimmers are united by the common bond of our humanity and our reverence for the ocean's vast and mysterious beauty

You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists, and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.