Dot Replinger (American, 1924–2018), Scrapbook with designs for tapestries, mid-1990s. Marker, pen and ink, colored pencil, and collage. Courtesy of the Replinger Family. Photo: Jon L. Seydl.
Inside Out | Dot Replinger’s woven work featured in Krannert Art Museum exhibition
February 24, 2025
The Krannert Art Museum is currently featuring an exhibition that showcases the woven artworks of Dot Replinger. Replinger's pieces are known for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, reflecting her deep engagement with textile art. The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to explore the depth and creativity of Replinger's woven works, highlighting her contributions to contemporary art.
A recent article written by Krannert Art Museum Director, Jon Seydl, explores Replinger's work more thoroughly:
"Her monumental weavings stand among the most significant sculptural textiles from the mid- to late 20th century in the U.S., and her custom clothing remains widespread in our community."
"Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" is on view through July 12, 2025. Part of the exhibition is available online at kam.illinois.edu/midcentury. View architectural sketches and detailed plans, historical photographs of area homes and studios, plus beautiful reproductions of 150 pages from Dot Replinger’s sketchbooks. Krannert Art Museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday until 8 p.m., when classes are in session.
Dot Replinger’s monumental weaving, ‘Sainte-Chapelle,’ is part of the ‘Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Mid-Century Modern Architecture’