Where We Are At Home   2023   34”H x 26”W

Birds are wonderful storytellers. They mix innocence with curiosity. And, because they are small, they are vulnerable. But these three have found a place where they feel at home. Perhaps the shadows suit them, or the branches for perching.  My hope in creating this story environment is that each viewer will see their own story in it, and also find new things to discover on each return to the piece.

This quilt began as a whole-cloth acrylic painting on sheer fabric. I used stencils and a large sponge to create the basic forms in the background. As the forms emerged in layers and became refined, I felt I was building a space where these little visitors might want to stay.

Original fabrics: hand printed (monotypes, relief prints, resists, screen printing and stencils) with acrylic paint on cotton muslin and sheer fabrics, collaged and stitch construction, with machine stitched details. Finishing: bound fabric-backed. The back has a hanging pocket and a rod, for traditional hanging tapestry presentation without frame. All collaging is with archival matte acrylic medium, which also protects the surface

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