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“See how she has quilted us in, gathered lace, feathers, fans,
jackets, gloves, and how many lost loves.”
Andrea Musher, Madison Poet Laureate
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2007 Arts Board Lobby solo exhibit “FABRICATIONS –Torments and Treasures from the Metaphysical & Material Worlds of Sharon Kilfoy”
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2005 Overture Center group exhibit “Layered Intentions”
“Words cannot describe the complexity of these pieces or the amazement they produce,
but let me recommend these boxes filled with gleanings from Canadian antique stores, Mexico City market
places, the dime stores of Laredo, Texas and St. Vincent’s in Madison.”
“Purple wings tucked into a handkerchief of printed violets, faded photographs, holy cards, seashells,
bangles, jewelry, velvet, holy statues, baby bracelets, little bones, mirrors, motors and sheets from
old books.”
Michael Bonesteel, Isthmus Weekly Newspaper
“The most striking aspect of Ms. Flores’s (Kilfoy) work is the continuity and often
poignancy she creates by skillfully assembling elements that are sometimes literal, sometimes abstract,
yet always accessible.”
“Her finest achievement is her understanding and control of mood. An “economic” artist and a determined
self-disciplinarian, Ms. Flores (Kilfoy) has mostly limited herself to small 3/D collage with found
materials and mounted boxes. This practice has lent her product considerable refinement and technical
assurance.”
“Ms. Flores (Kilfoy) has demonstrated the universal appeal of her sculptural collage art – all the way
from prize-winning at major regional exhibits (such as Beloit College Annual) to attracting young people
of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds to study and produce their own collage works.”
“Hers is the perfect medium for ethnic expression and intergenerational communication.”
James Eatman, Director, Dane County Arts Council
“My interest in diverse cultures, especially my love of Hispanic cultures is evident
in the current exhibit. The little charms are “milagros” or “miracles” which I purchased from street
vendors. They are pinned to the robe of the statue of a person’s favorite saint in order to bring benefit.
Thus, a milagro of a house will bring blessings to one’s home.”
Sharon Kilfoy, Bon Appetit Café exhibit
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2005 Bon Appétit Café solo exhibit “El Crucero de mi Corazon – the Crossroads of my Heart”
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“Kilfoy’s quilts are dazzling displays of colors, patterns and textures, which reflect her ability to integrate fabrics collected from a wide variety of sources.”
“In addition to the cotton calico that is a favorite of many quilters, Kilfoy includes satin, velvet, brocade, tie-dyed and batik fabric in her work. Materials from fabric stores, antique stores, Indian and Pakistani sari shops, and second-hand clothing all go into the mix to become transformed into powerful visual statements.”
“Coming from a fine arts background, Kilfoy approaches quilting with an artist’s sensibility which is most apparent in her strength as a colorist. Her ability to compare and contrast groups of colors results in compositions of shimmering beauty.”
Richard Moninski, Green Lantern Studios, Mineral Point, WI
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View images from the 2005 opening reception for the RED Group Show at Gallery 218, Milwaukee.
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