Join Tatter in conversation with Becky Peterson for a much-needed examination of the cultural and emotional impact of textiles as mediated through cinematic technology. The imagined worlds of the cinematic mise-en-scène are rich with textiles: fabrics drape over sets, serve as props, and develop mood and character as dress and décor. Textiles on Film broadens our understanding of the dynamic relationship between fabric and film.
Close readings of on-screen textiles redirect meaning to that which is often overlooked, including depictions of gender expression, behind-the-scenes labor, and architectural and bodily ornamentation. Attentive to the social nuances of fabrics from polyester to velvet, and to the physical qualities of the textiles themselves, Becky Peterson unearths new possibilities for reading media and textile cultures.
Date
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Time
4:30 – 6 pm Eastern Time
Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before the event.
Cost
Tickets for this event are sold on a sliding scale beginning at $10 with a suggested donation of $25, but if you wish to pay less or more than the suggested donation, you may select a different amount from the drop down menu.
You can purchase the book here!
As always, we are grateful for your support, which ensures the continuation and preservation of textile knowledge. Thank you for making this series possible.
Tatter Library is a registered 501(c)3. Our speaker series is part of our community programming and proceeds support the continued success of our talks with artists, scholars, and historians we admire. For this event, all ticket proceeds will go towards keeping this series alive.
**This session will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session.
Meet the Author
Becky Peterson is a writer and scholar who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Her interdisciplinary work on textiles, dress, and material culture has appeared in various publications, including Textile: A Journal of Cloth and Culture and Habits of Being: Accessorizing the Body.
