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TEXTILES_00068_Nature’s Abound_2022

Nature’s Abound
MOSAICS Series
26″-w x 34″-h
Abstract design; mosaics
2022
QUILTS, 2023, mosaics, various colors, patterns

Artist Statement:

This mosaic quilt is representative of the vibrancy, evolution and activity in nature throughout the seasons.

Process

This quilt uses 27 different pieces of fabric – commercial cottons, raw silks, and my own digital fabric. Pieces are cut leaving raw edges and then carefully positioned on a whole piece of interfacing to form the mosaic top. The quilt sandwich is the mosaic top, organic acrylic felt and backing cotton fabric. The sandwich is sewn together using cotton thread and then binded with mitered corners.

Details

TEXTILES_00067_Seasons_2022

Seasons
MOSAICS Series
26″-w x 34″-h
Abstract design; mosaics
2023
QUILTS, 2022, mosaics, various colors, patterns

Artist Statement

Inspired by Like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Through abstract representation, this quilt explores the spirit of each season from an emotional level, from bottom to top and back around.

  • Winter (cold hibernation)
  • Fall (a bit of time for grounding)
  • Spring (head in the clouds)
  • Summer (warm, connected to Mother Earth)
  • Spring (head in the clouds)
  • Fall (a bit of time for grounding)
  • Winter (cold hibernation)

Process

This quilt uses 20 different pieces of fabric – commercial cottons, raw silks, upholstery and my own hand-dyed and digital fabric. Pieces are cut leaving raw edges and then carefully positioned on a whole piece of interfacing to form the mosaic top. The quilt sandwich is the mosaic top, organic acrylic felt and backing cotton fabric. The sandwich is sewn together using cotton thread and then binded with mitered corners.

TEXTILES_00056_Rise Up!_2020

Rise Up!
FUSED Series
fused, whole cloth
16-1/2″w x 27-3/4″h
2020
QUILTS, 2020, fused, whole cloth, red, orange, black, white
 

Artist Statement:

When you look at a flower head on, the leaves flow out from the center. But if you look the flower from the bottom then the leaves flow out and up from the center. Thus the name Rise Up!. This quilt is hand-painted with Derwent dye blocks and drawn on with fabric-marked Kona cottons. Making this soulful floral quilt was always in the plan. Unlike other quilters, I’ve waited a long time to do florals; always waiting for that unique way of looking at a subject that so many have looked at and covered. Rise Up! is appropriate for these times as we seek new looks, new perspectives to disappointingly familiar scenarios. Constantly creating, praying and rising up to elevate myself and the world around me.

Details

TEXTILES_00063_Ebony Sons Rising_2021

Ebony Sons Rising
PIECED Series
fused
18″w x 24″h
Fused commercial cottons and rayons. Metallic threads.
2021
QUILTS, Pieced Series, 2021, fused, black-white, grey, oranges, burgundy
 

IMAGE_ANGELA-HEATH_Ebony-Sons-Rising

Statement:

Ebony Sons Rising honors our black men, their struggles living in America and their enduring strength and resolve to rise.  This piece follows one of my studio tenets which is –
 
BENEVOLENCE
Webster’s dictionary defines benevolence as “the quality of being well meaning; kindness.”  
I aim to create art primarily to promote awareness and enlightenment of mankind.
 
While my artistic voice has historically been abstract, I realize that stories need to be told, candles need to be held up and lights need to shine.  To that end, I continue to strive in letting my unique light shine to tell the stories that enlighten and uplift mankind.

Details:

QUILTS_0057-2_Midst of Chaos Quilts_2020_Behind the Scenes

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, blue, white, bleached copper kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 2
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 3
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 1
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 4

QUILTS_0057-1_Midst of Chaos Quilt Series_2020

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, blue, white, bleached copper kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos MINI-QUILT Series

QUILTS_0057e_Midst of Chaos: Unity in the Midst of Chaos_2020

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, white, black, red, bleached black kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos QUILT – Unity in the Midst of Chaos

QUILTS_0057d_Midst of Chaos: When Paths are Clear and Unclear_2020

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, black, red, bleached black kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos QUILT – When Paths are Clear and Unclear

PAINTINGS_0117_Together Through Thick & Thin_2020

Together Through Thick & Thin
Life Series
16″w by 20″h
Abstract representation of sticking together while going through the muck and mire of life (bottom) all the while yearning for a state of nirvana (top).
2020
PAINTINGS, LIFE, 2020, acrylic & ink on canvas paper, yellow, red, black

Together Through Thick & Thin (Detail 2)