08/26/2026
Dolly Parton ...you were an incredible Inspiration 🪶🩷
This beaded leather art piece was designed specifically for the North American PeaceLoveArt exhibition and auction.
This piece has since sold...our mother Grace created the leather pieces in a floral design along with a patchwork style backdrop and Gladys and I worked collectively on the vision, Gladys and all her years of beading artistry brought it to its full glory... I wrote the related narrative which is an homage to our childhood and growing up, listening to the musical talent of...Dolly Parton and Janice Joplin, to name a few. (Attached is the narrative to compliment the art piece)
🌿Artist: Gladys Rowan
Organization: Dreamcatcher Foundation
Peace Love Art: Indigenous Collective 2022
Statement about the art piece submitted:
Excerpt taken from the original narrative:
"The patchwork symbolizes the many pieces… narratives and experiences …the putting together…sewing up… along with, the taking apart… undoing…all together, creating...reflecting the many chapters written and being written in our lives. The flower is the beauty that continues to grow, shine through, provide light in our journey. The use of embroidery floss to highlight…outline…or not, the use of beads to add texture and dimension, colors…melding…intermingling…like a kaleidoscope…used to reflect our everchanging feelings as it relates to our experiences. The bag can become heavy at times or lighter as we journey…based on our lived experiences…we may have the choice or not, to make them lighter…life is just that…altogether, in how we carry them. The fringe lends itself to freedom of movement, the ability to move beyond where we are in our lives or remain…the choice is ours…not always, thou.
This special art wearable piece is a tribute to a song by Dolly Parton called “The Coat of Many Colors” https://youtu.be/D5BwNeFxBJM?si=o2x09NpMrJZdQK-w and the retro, vintage flair of Janice Joplin."
Description of the proposed work, intended artwork design:
Title: “Shoulder Bag of Many Colors and Pieces”
The proposed work will be creatively transformed into a smoked traditional tan shoulder bag with a combination of both outlines… embroidered vibrant, complimentary floss colors along with beading that lends to a three-dimensional, textured look with a nostalgic, retro, vintage flare to it.🌿
🪶Attached full FaceBook article:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EvKAb8oRY/🪶
