A selection of my quilts from 1985 to the present, varying in scale, processes and subject matter.
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PCB Bop, 1988
41" x 55"
Cottons, some stenciled; metal studs. Machine pieced, hand appliquéd,, hand quilted. Photo credit: Michael Faeder.
Award of Excellence, Quilt National '89. Quilt National Collection, International Quilt Museum, Lincoln, NE
The initial inspiration for this piece was both sublime and ridiculous: a combination of an Edward Weston photograph and the sweat stains on Joe Cocker's brocade shirt during a rousing 1987 performance. The design evolved into the lovely patterns of PCBs--printed circuit boards.
While I hesitate to hang a lot of heavy ideological baggage onto what is essentially a lyrical, happy piece, the viewer is encouraged to maintain a thoughtful attitude towards technological innovation.