"Kilim", Solo Exhibition by Dessi Furber

Featuring prints, watercolors, and a tapestry.

In the Department of Art Project Space

Center For the Arts, Room 155

On View: March 10 - March 15, 2025

Reception: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Zoom image: Kilim exhibition poster by Dessi Furber, with a bulgarian tapestry style pattern as the border, and text of exhibition dates and location in the middle. Color are tan, faded sage free, navy blue, and burgundy.

Kilim exhibition poster by Dessi Furber, with a bulgarian tapestry style pattern as the border, and text of exhibition dates and location in the middle. Color are tan, faded sage free, navy blue, and burgundy.

The Artist:

Dessi Furber is a Junior BFA Art Student.

Find Dessi on Instagram, @dessifurber_art

Artist's Exhibition Statement:

Kilim is a Bulgarian word which refers to a flat woven carpet. The term is borrowed from Turkish and originates from Persian. Kilims have been woven in Bulgaria since the 17th century and feature a diverse variety of patterns and symbols. Last summer, I learned about the tradition of Bulgarian kilim weaving while visiting family in the area.

This exhibition consists of a series of monotype prints featuring motifs drawn from my research. Also featured is a real kilim woven by my great grandmother. Honoring my family’s connection to this centuries-old tradition, “KILIM” is a conversation across generations, space, and cultures.