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My Heart's Journey: A Quilt Show by Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart: 2008

"Representing two decades of work, Stewart's (25) hand-beaded and dyed art quilts possess a kaleidescope of influences, from African motifs to personal stories and political statements."
Tiffany Aumann, Newark Advocate
The Argyle Photography & Fine Art Gallery is located at 36 S. 3rd St. in Newark, OH
Open: Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. Phone: 740-349-2260
Mary Helen's quilts are at the Argyle Gallery--open from 1-5 daily (see poster for deatails).
Mary Helen's quilts are at the Argyle Gallery--open from 1-5 daily (see poster for deatails).		 Ken and Mary Helen standing in front of the Walking in Two Worlds on One Globe quilt
Ken and Mary Helen standing in front of the Walking in Two Worlds on One Globe quilt		 The evening begins with patrons collecting under the shelter of a contemporary funerary cloth Prayer for the Maasai Warrior
The evening begins with patrons collecting under the shelter of a contemporary funerary cloth "Prayer for the Maasai Warrior"		 IMG_7447.JPGMy friends come in to see the collected works and for most it is the first time they have seen the two decades of wo
IMG_7447.JPGMy friends come in to see the collected works and for most it is the first time they have seen the two decades of wo
IMG_7448.JPGShe Who Stands by Moonlight is an affirmation for my three daughters to nurture their individual strengths.
IMG_7448.JPG"She Who Stands by Moonlight" is an affirmation for my three daughters to nurture their individual strengths.		 IMG_7448.JPG
IMG_7448.JPG		 IMG_7450.JPG The Cullen family came for one of their first openings with the LCA and the Argyle Gallery Hop. Thank You.
IMG_7450.JPG The Cullen family came for one of their first openings with the LCA and the Argyle Gallery Hop. Thank You.		 Mary Helen with her grandchild, Maya Rose
Mary Helen with her grandchild, Maya Rose
Mary Helen with her grandchildren and dear friend, Vicki Noble
Mary Helen with her grandchildren and dear friend, Vicki Noble		 IMG_7453.JPGPaula is my sacred sister who brought her mother and her husband Jim to my opening to see my prayer pages.
IMG_7453.JPGPaula is my sacred sister who brought her mother and her husband Jim to my opening to see my prayer pages.		 IMG_7454.JPGRandy and Kim Lust, with Marcia Downes and my dear Spa Lady were seeing my works for the very first time.
IMG_7454.JPGRandy and Kim Lust, with Marcia Downes and my dear Spa Lady were seeing my works for the very first time.		 IMG_7455.JPGThe people who come to our exhibits are creating an energy of Peace when they leave the gallery.
IMG_7455.JPGThe people who come to our exhibits are creating an energy of Peace when they leave the gallery.
IMG_7456.JPGPenny Sitler, and the Judges are models of our community leaders who are living the change we all wish to see in our
IMG_7456.JPGPenny Sitler, and the Judges are models of our community leaders who are living the change we all wish to see in our		 IMG_7457.JPGVicki Noble shared her strength with me as I prepared for this opening. The red gerber daisies were a metaphor for
IMG_7457.JPGVicki Noble shared her strength with me as I prepared for this opening. The red gerber daisies were a metaphor for		 IMG_7458.JPGTony Reynolds and Michael Coronado with Garrett Martin discuss the works through the eyes of gentle men.
IMG_7458.JPGTony Reynolds and Michael Coronado with Garrett Martin discuss the works through the eyes of gentle men.		 Jimmy and Tandi with baby, Anderson surprised me with their arrival.
Jimmy and Tandi with baby, Anderson surprised me with their arrival.
Mary Helen with the Musuraca family celebrate in front of Mater Dei Moon Garden Joy fills the room.
Mary Helen with the Musuraca family celebrate in front of "Mater Dei Moon Garden" Joy fills the room.		 Mary Helen loves the little ones and Anderson is a real miracle for her heart.
Mary Helen loves the little ones and Anderson is a real miracle for her heart.		 IMG_7462.JPGDeb Bennett and Helen Norris have become fast friends and will be painting once again real soon!
IMG_7462.JPGDeb Bennett and Helen Norris have become fast friends and will be painting once again real soon!		 IMG_7463.JPGKay Kenyon and my dear Twinnies enjoy the spirit of the evening. You are special angels to me and my quest.
IMG_7463.JPGKay Kenyon and my dear Twinnies enjoy the spirit of the evening. You are special angels to me and my quest.
IMG_7464.JPGNorma Kruger and her friend came to see what kind of message I put in my personal pieces for Peace.
IMG_7464.JPGNorma Kruger and her friend came to see what kind of message I put in my personal pieces for Peace.		 IMG_7465.JPGThe Kenyons rest in from of my quilt.
IMG_7465.JPGThe Kenyons rest in from of my quilt.		 IMG_7466.JPGMary Helen answers questions about different processes she has used and explored over the years.
IMG_7466.JPGMary Helen answers questions about different processes she has used and explored over the years.		 Mom and Dad Packard with the grandkids
Mom and Dad Packard with the grandkids
IMG_7468.JPGBeth and Ken visit with Mary Helen on a very busy evening of joyful celebration.
IMG_7468.JPGBeth and Ken visit with Mary Helen on a very busy evening of joyful celebration.		 Liz Argyle, owner/photographer, and Tiffany Aumann, Advocate reporter, discuss upcoming shows
Liz Argyle, owner/photographer, and Tiffany Aumann, Advocate reporter, discuss upcoming shows		 IMG_7470.JPGOld and dear friends reunite...Mary Helen and Beth Waite have been friends for almost 18 years.
IMG_7470.JPGOld and dear friends reunite...Mary Helen and Beth Waite have been friends for almost 18 years.		 Larry and Mel Hay and Terry and Karn Beaver are my neighbors on Audrey Drive who have been with me through thick and thin; true
Larry and Mel Hay and Terry and Karn Beaver are my neighbors on Audrey Drive who have been with me through thick and thin; true
IMG_7472.JPGKyle Morgan surprised me when she walked into the gallery. Kyle has been supportive since I first began traveling d
IMG_7472.JPGKyle Morgan surprised me when she walked into the gallery. Kyle has been supportive since I first began traveling d		 IMG_7473.JPGCarolyn Blum and joyce Westfall catch up on old times with their friend Jack.
IMG_7473.JPGCarolyn Blum and joyce Westfall catch up on old times with their friend Jack.		 IMG_7474.JPGAndi Smith looking so healthy and stunning as she views the quilts.
IMG_7474.JPGAndi Smith looking so healthy and stunning as she views the quilts.		 Mary Helen with the Thedos family... sacred family of friends.
Mary Helen with the Thedos family... sacred family of friends.
IMG_7476.JPGKathy Anderson, Earl and Linda Duck discuss and question what is next on our agenda.
IMG_7476.JPGKathy Anderson, Earl and Linda Duck discuss and question what is next on our agenda.		 IMG_7477.JPGTiffany Aumann and Kyle Morgan reunite in front of Maasai.
IMG_7477.JPGTiffany Aumann and Kyle Morgan reunite in front of Maasai.		 Tony Reynolds, LCA president, and Kathy Anderson enjoying the show
Tony Reynolds, LCA president, and Kathy Anderson enjoying the show		 Mary Helen showing viewers the artistic back of one of her quilts
Mary Helen showing viewers the artistic back of one of her quilts
IMG_7480.JPGAndy and Kelly Roberts came to share their appreciation and support.
IMG_7480.JPGAndy and Kelly Roberts came to share their appreciation and support.		 IMG_7481.JPG Grandpa with the youngest art patron...Liz's Father and Mother are very supportive of Liz's dream.
IMG_7481.JPG Grandpa with the youngest art patron...Liz's Father and Mother are very supportive of Liz's dream.		 IMG_7484.JPGLiz's mother shares some important information about Liz's studio and professional services.
IMG_7484.JPGLiz's mother shares some important information about Liz's studio and professional services.		 IMG_7489.JPGNew friends discover another chapter in Newark's downtown History.
IMG_7489.JPGNew friends discover another chapter in Newark's downtown History.
IMG_7488.JPGLiz's sister-in-law with grandma .... she brought the youngest patron!
IMG_7488.JPGLiz's sister-in-law with grandma .... she brought the youngest patron!		 Mary Helen and Ken would like to thank everyone for their support.
Mary Helen and Ken would like to thank everyone for their support.		 mhfs 1.jpgLiving with the White Wolf...Lupus has been a constant companion and teacher.
mhfs 1.jpg"Living with the White Wolf"...Lupus has been a constant companion and teacher.		 mhfs 2.jpgBeth and Ken enjoy a quiet moment with a glass of wine.
mhfs 2.jpgBeth and Ken enjoy a quiet moment with a glass of wine.
mhfs 3.jpgThe pieces don't Fit is a metaphor quilt for children born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
mhfs 3.jpg"The pieces don't Fit" is a metaphor quilt for children born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.		 A Thousand Crane’s for Baby Colin-28x31
A Thousand Crane’s for Baby Colin-28x31		 A Thousand Crane’s for Baby Colin--Close up
A Thousand Crane’s for Baby Colin--Close up		 African Totems I 43x33
African Totems I 43x33
African Totems I-Close up...this quilt was an affirmation to save the elephants in Botswana
African Totems I-Close up...this quilt was an affirmation to save the elephants in Botswana		 Guardian Angel 50X24-NFS
Guardian Angel 50X24-NFS		 Guardian Angel -Close up...this quilt is dedicated to all the grandmothers who came befor me
Guardian Angel -Close up...this quilt is dedicated to all the grandmothers who came befor me		 Held in the Hands of the Heavenly Father-45x58-NFS
Held in the Hands of the Heavenly Father-45x58-NFS
Mater Dei Moon Garden-40x45
Mater Dei Moon Garden-40x45		 Mater Dei Moon Garden--CLOSE UP
Mater Dei Moon Garden--CLOSE UP		 Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe-65x68
Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe-65x68		 Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe--Close up
Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe--Close up
Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe--Close up
Walking in Two Worlds On One Globe--Close up		 Visit Mary Helen at the LCA Gallery Shop. Then go to The Argyle Gallery at 36 S. 3rd St to see her quilt show-1-5 pm.
Visit Mary Helen at the LCA Gallery Shop. Then go to The Argyle Gallery at 36 S. 3rd St to see her quilt show-1-5 pm.

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