Artist Statement: Rich color and the tactile, touch-inviting qualities of fabric are two of the main attractions of quilts for me. These pieces are the first steps I took into mixed media work where I incorporated more than a textile piece on the wall. The juxtaposition of the twigs and the fabric spoke to me, with the hardness and linearity of wood contrasting with the rectangular planes and colors and touchability of the fabric.

Materials & Techniques: Hand-dyed (purchased) cotton fabric, wood twigs. Bleach painting on fabric, machine quilted. Whole-cloth quilt.

Dimensions: 20"W x 40"H x 8"D

Photographer: Mark Frey