Join Lanesboro Arts in welcoming artist Sophia Munic as the Lanesboro Artist in Residence at a Welcome Potluck on Tuesday, July 18th from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Lodge. Over a shared meal, Sophia will share examples of past work as well as discuss the project they’ll be working on during their residency. Sophia will share how community members can participate in the residency events, and answer any questions about their work. Bring a dish to share!

During their residency from July 16th through July 30th, Sophia Munic will explore improvisational quilting as a site to piece the body, and how this can materialize gender euphoria.

Sophia Munic (they/them) recontextualizes traditional sewing and quilting techniques through soft sculptures that consider the ideas of comfort, memory, and gender through a queer lens. As an emerging artist motivated by fiber arts and social practice, they are investigating how these two fields can facilitate community that uplifts LGBTQIA voices. With their work, they are exploring a visual language to abstract patterns to discuss gender beyond the binary. Based in Minneapolis, they have participated in shows and residencies throughout Minnesota and Washington State. Sophia is currently working on a series of quilts, Hankerin’, exploring the intersection of cowboy aesthetics, queer desire, and stitching gender. To read a full artist statement visit their artist website.

This event is free. The Lanesboro Artist Residency Program is supported by the Jerome Foundation.