Self-Portrait: Mending
Self-Portrait: Mending, 36.5x68.5, October 2021, commercial and upcycled textiles
From a 6 ft tall field of fabric-stained glass shards, curving shapes resolve into the form of a fat female nude. The eye rests in the diverse flesh tones of breast, belly, and hips, then move toward bright textured nipples. Joyful organic spirals of quilting pop in relief against the fragmented grids. The hand-applique'ed dimensional banner depicted at the base reads, "Sacred." As the viewer leans in to pick out the details, it can be determined that the figure is pieced with bias tape as the "lead" to create the window by joining the blocks that are unevenly aligned with intention. Hand- stitching with gold thread and silk patches repair the integrity of the laundered quilt. It is framed with a metallic linen binding. The design is inspired by a commissioned portrait by Hannah Senger.
Self-Portrait: Mending, 36.5x68.5, October 2021, commercial and upcycled textiles
From a 6 ft tall field of fabric-stained glass shards, curving shapes resolve into the form of a fat female nude. The eye rests in the diverse flesh tones of breast, belly, and hips, then move toward bright textured nipples. Joyful organic spirals of quilting pop in relief against the fragmented grids. The hand-applique'ed dimensional banner depicted at the base reads, "Sacred." As the viewer leans in to pick out the details, it can be determined that the figure is pieced with bias tape as the "lead" to create the window by joining the blocks that are unevenly aligned with intention. Hand- stitching with gold thread and silk patches repair the integrity of the laundered quilt. It is framed with a metallic linen binding. The design is inspired by a commissioned portrait by Hannah Senger.
Self-Portrait: Mending, 36.5x68.5, October 2021, commercial and upcycled textiles
From a 6 ft tall field of fabric-stained glass shards, curving shapes resolve into the form of a fat female nude. The eye rests in the diverse flesh tones of breast, belly, and hips, then move toward bright textured nipples. Joyful organic spirals of quilting pop in relief against the fragmented grids. The hand-applique'ed dimensional banner depicted at the base reads, "Sacred." As the viewer leans in to pick out the details, it can be determined that the figure is pieced with bias tape as the "lead" to create the window by joining the blocks that are unevenly aligned with intention. Hand- stitching with gold thread and silk patches repair the integrity of the laundered quilt. It is framed with a metallic linen binding. The design is inspired by a commissioned portrait by Hannah Senger.