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Ancient messages

  • Owner:
    Private Collection
  • Location:
    Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Maker:
    Alison Muir
  • Pattern:
    Painted
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 99 cm
    Width: 94 cm

History

textiles impart subliminal messages, some of which emanate from when cloth was used to protect the skin. Cultural messages have a similar longevity.
Exhibitions: ‘Quilt National 2011’ Dairy Barn, Athens, Ohio USA and touring USA

Publications: 'The Best of Contemporary Quilts' Quilt National 2011.
Gift

Description

Materials: Recycled silk kimono linings, polyester wadding, silk lining on back & hand dyed silk thread
Techniques: Eucalyptus dyed cloth, hand painted leaves and hand stitched 'kantha' stitch

Acknowledgements

Andrew Payne, Photographix

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