|
** See Full Description Below **
|
Description of Item |
Quilt Artist: Cherrie Hampton Name of Quilt: Dancing With The Storm Size of Quilt: 30” X 30” Quilt Materials: Cotton sateen, commercial cotton Techniques: Machine appliqué, hand painted butterflies Design Inspiration: Inspired by Sky Ribbons by Libby Lehman. I have always admired the effervescent lady who loves color. Libby was the first person who taught me about thread and how to use it in innovative ways. She directed my journey toward art quilting with her loose designs that were full of movement and boisterous color. Although I have never taken a class with her, she has had a strong influence on my understanding of movement and texture in quilt design. Her iconic book "Thread Play" is still a favorite reference book in my library. Statement: Last year when I was beginning the quilting for my first art quilt for show, I remembered her flowing forms and pulled out her book once again to study those designs. Her quilt "Sky Ribbons" provided the perfect expression for my quilt and that quilt went on to win a blue ribbon in Paducah and "The Future of Quilting" award in Houston. To create "Dancing with the Storm", the "Sky Ribbons" again inspired me to indicate the movement of air. I chose butterflies following the twisting ribbons to reflect hope intertwining with the many twists and turns of life. This seemingly lighthearted image is juxtaposed against a mottled dark hand dye illustrating the storms that also effect life. |
Shipping Details |
This quilt is part of a traveling art exhibit. There are two major stops. The first is at the International Quilt Show Market and Festival in Houston on Oct. 25th through Nov. 2nd. The second is AQS Quilt Show Paducah, KY in Spring of 2015. This exhibit will make a special stop to Libby Lehman. She has seen a large amount of these quilts, but there are several she has not. When the exhibit tour is done in Spring of 2015, the quilts will be immediately shipped to their new owners. Contact clara@claralawrenceart.com for details. |
Shipping Price |
$25.00 |