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Worshipping the sun god

  • Owner:
    Private Collection
  • Location:
    Western Australia
  • Maker:
    Alison Muir
  • Pattern:
    Contemporary
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 125 cm
    Width: 110 cm

History

In Australia we live in a country of many religions but only one universal worship: the Sun and the great outdoors.
‘Under the Southern Cross’ Antipodean art quilts travelling exhibition 2001. ‘Under the Southern Cross’ Antipodean art quilts travelling exhibition to Queensland Quilters Brisbane 2001; Bellstack Strawberry Farm, Shepparton, Victoria, Spring Fairs in England, Ardingly, Exeter, Glasgow, Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, Cavan County Museum, Ireland, European Quilt Championships Waalre, Netherlands in 2002. Perth Quilters Show, Kadina Community Gallery, South Australia and Canberra Quilters Show 2003
Sold 2003

Description

Materials: Commercial silks, polyester and cotton
Techniques: Fused appliqué and machine quilting
Inspired by the front cover of a 'Qantas' magazine

Acknowledgements

Andrew Payne, Photographix.
Qantas photographer

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