The Aiken Center for the Arts Main Gallery welcomes Upcountry Fiber Artists as they present “The Tomato of Time.”

“The Tomato of Time” is a textile exhibit by Upcountry Fiber Artists. As a group challenge to practice the Pomodoro Technique (working steadily in 25-minute increments, with 5 minute rest periods in between – developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980’s. Cirillo used a tomato (“pomodoro” in Italian) shaped timer. Each artist designed and created a 12×12 art quilt inspired by the phrase “Tomato of Time”. We found we tended to approach concepts of time in unique ways, reflecting our diverse styles of art. This was the starting point for artistic reflections on the meaning of time. From interpretations of the tomato-shaped timer itself, we delved into examinations of the past, the present, and the future. This resulted in everything from nostalgic looks backward to representations of how clocks rule our lives, from the promise embedded in a tiny seed to the natural world’s transformations across seasons over time.

Exhibition runs March 27 – May 1, 2025.
Exhibition Opening Reception – Thursday, March 27, 6 – 8pm.

The Aiken Center for the Arts is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm.