I finished the quilt painting this weekend - 36" x 36", the object was to demonstrate a number of different color theories within the panels.  The canvas was to be divided into 16 separate spaces, with a pattern or motif in each one. 

I decided to do a quilt pattern which ties into my southern history, and designed a panel that features a Star of David (hinting at my partner's Jewish history)... within the piece (it's not easy to see here) you will find bits of letters from my grandmother and father, a masonic symbol in my dad's honor, a Jewish morning prayer, etc.  Among other things, I also included fingerprints from me and my partner (in different triangles) - and added texture with mediums, gels, etc.  The entire piece is coated with glaze and seems "finished" although critique is coming up tomorrow (Tuesday) and after that I may glaze on top of it to "age" the piece a bit... I also was thinking of painting stitching around each triangle (like quilting) - but didn't have time to do it before class so I didn't start.  I have no problem doing it but don't know for sure if it'll add to the piece or not... if I DO paint the stitching on the canvas, it won't be stark white paint - it'll probably be some sort of glaze or mixture of white with another color so that the stitches are there but not as obvious as you'd think.  What do you think - should I "quilt" the painting?  (all 768 triangles on the canvas)? 

 


Comments

Jadielady

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:03:41

Oh that's beautiful!!! I'll have to show my mom, she quilts.
I wore my scarf Friday and today :) Its finally getting cold here.

 

Andres P. Nevarez

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:22:50

This is so beautiful and very touching, it shows the kind of spirit you have. Is a great piece of Art!

 

Stephanie Norris

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:05:57

This is gorgeous! Thought it was a real quilt at first. You do beautiful work. Thanks for sharing all the symbols that you incorporated into the design of your art.

 

GeekKnitter

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:20:22

Kyle, it's just stunning! I'm sending a link to my mom, another quilter who will just love it. I really think you should "quilt" it, it would be the perfect finish.

 

Ted

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:29:55

Oh my...that's just amazing. I really envy you folks who can make colour work.

 

Judy G.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:43:06

If yo feel up to it, I'd say go ahead and quilt it. It is beautiful and someday I'd love to see it in person. You are truly an artist.

 

Ingrid

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:24:43

Wow Kyle, that's amazing. It's beautiful the way the colors blend. It reminds me of kaleidoscope and I think it's really neat how you and your partner are represented. I wish I had your talent.

 



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