ARTIST'S WORK REFLECTS A STITCH IN TIME

	CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 23 -- Charcoal, stitching and
recycled clothing juxtaposed with writings based on memories,
letters and stream of consciousness merge in an exhibit at the
University of Virginia's Fayerweather Gallery.
	The gallery is presenting local artist Pam Black's work from
now through Dec. 4.  The display, composed of several pieces varying
in size and structure, includes smaller works compiled from
stitching, old dish cloths and pieces of upholstery in the
foreground with snippets of old letters and stream of consciousness
in the background.  For the larger works, in addition to pieces with
stitching, Black used her own clothing and immersed them in powdered
charcoal to "print" them on paper.  The clothing represents
traditional women's work like crafts, sewing and embroidery, Black
said.
	The artist began her series five years ago as an
investigation into the symbols that recur in her work.  After
studying early Christian narratives, Black began to adopt her own
symbols to replace traditional icons.  For example, when considering
the Garden of Eden, she viewed clothing "as a way of identifying and
modernizing Eve.  Clothes make her more domestic and bring her into
a contemporary setting."  
	U.Va.'s Fayerweather Gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday.  
	For more information on Black's exhibition, call the
McIntire Department of Art at (804) 924-6123.
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November 22, 1996