05/14/2026
Come join us for the special VIP reception of Threads: Art in Motion this Sunday, May 17! 3-7 pm!
The artist will be signing copies of his book, “Sketches”.
Darryl Alexander Hines’s exhibition Threads: Art in Motion explores the shifting relationship between memory, identity, and time, using textile as both medium and metaphor. His work is grounded in the idea that the past is never fully behind us — it lingers, visible and influential, much like a fleeting image in a rearview mirror. Through richly layered, hand-stitched portraits and figurative compositions, Hines connects personal history with broader cultural narratives, examining how moments, places, and identities evolve while remaining tethered to what came before.
In this body of work, textile becomes a conduit for lineage and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the utilitarian fabric work of his mother and grandmother, Hines transforms inherited practices into contemporary expressions of memory and presence. The tactile, textured surfaces invite viewers into an intimate encounter — one that blurs the boundary between observer and object, past and present. Through this process, Hines positions textile not only as a material of tradition, but as a dynamic, forward-moving language capable of carrying history into new and evolving forms.
https://kccrossroads.org/crossroads-events/special-reception-threads-art-in-motion-by-darryl-alexander-hines/
