On Sunday, February 26, 2017 the New York Times ran its first-ever television advertisement during the Academy Awards – the subject matter was truth – what it is, what it isn’t. The next day, the Times ran a full-page advertisement with a series of statements concerning the nature of truth. These two ads launched a branding effort by the Times to demonstrate their commitment to truth and journalistic excellence.
The Memory Cloth Circle, a group of women in the Madison, WI area, were meetIng weekly to create needlework and fiber art. Strongly committed to the pursuit of truth as an essential element in the preservation and growth of our democracy, the Memory Cloth Circle members were inspired by the truth campaign to make a collaborative work, “Truth.” Each participating stitcher created an individual response on a vintage linen doily with hand crocheted lace borders. The vintage linen doilies of various sizes became the canvases upon which each stitcher worked.
One member noted, “When those who are currently living through this time see the word, ‘truth’, and the date, 2017, together, they will associate them with the political chaos and instability we are now experiencing.”
The Memory Cloth Circle’s members feel strongly committed to the pursuit of truth as an essential element in the preservation and growth of our democracy.
The collaborative artwork “Truth” can be seen in the Jones Gallery at the Dwight Foster Public Library, Fort Atkinson, WI, during the month of September, 2020 during Library hours. Please wear a mask and practice personal distancing.
TRUTH
We hold these truths to be self-evident. (Lisa Bikley,
Ann Engelman, Leslee Nelson, Sherri Shokler)
The truth is hard. (Brenna Hopkins)
The truth is hidden. (Kris Dohm)
The truth must be pursued. (Peggy Thornton)
The truth is hard to hear. (Jane Pearlmutter)
The truth is rarely simple. (Lisa Binkley)
The truth isn’t so obvious. (Candy Flynn)
The truth is necessary. (Leslee Nelson)
The truth can’t be glossed over. (Evelyn Kain)
The truth has no agenda. (Bobbie Malone)
The truth doesn’t take sides. (Maureen Griffin)
The truth isn’t red or blue. (Cynde Quinn)
The truth is hard to accept. (Marinela Manistrili)
The truth pulls no punches. (Pam Phillips Olson)
The truth is powerful. (Marilyn Wedberg)
The truth is under attack. (Ellen Nordsieck)
The truth is worth defending. (Madge Klais)
The truth requires taking a stand. (Sherri Shokler)
The truth is more important now than ever. (Marilee Wertlake)
