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For art to appear, we have to disappear ~~~ Stephen Nachmanovich
For art to appear, we have to disappear ~~~ Stephen Nachmanovich
ART QUILT GALLERY
ART QUILT GALLERY
Turn Me On
Turn Me On
Moth Odyssey:
Moth Odyssey:
Twilight Rendez-vous
Twilight Rendez-vous
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Scroll down page to view and read in detail about each art quilt in this gallery
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time ~~~ Thomas Merton
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time ~~~ Thomas Merton
Symbols
Symbols
TURN ME ON
TURN ME ON
TURN ME ON presents the power symbol of technology in the form of a Tree of Life pattern with its 'branches' becoming the invisible web and computer code its universal language.
TURN ME ON presents the power symbol of technology in the form of a Tree of Life pattern with its 'branches' becoming the invisible web and computer code its universal language.
A MODERN FUNCTION OF MODERN TIMES
A MODERN FUNCTION OF MODERN TIMES
For most of us, the power button literally starts our day. It turns on our electronic devices and appliances. It is an icon of convenience. It becomes our telecommunication key enabling us to network with others across the globe and access the world of information.
For most of us, the power button literally starts our day. It turns on our electronic devices and appliances. It is an icon of convenience. It becomes our telecommunication key enabling us to network with others across the globe and access the world of information.
Technology is tantalizing. It has become our playground for social media. As a social outlet, it provides us with opportunities, freedom and confidence to be ourselves.
Technology is tantalizing. It has become our playground for social media. As a social outlet, it provides us with opportunities, freedom and confidence to be ourselves.
The power button is about total engagement. It is the key which keeps us moving forward. By pushing it, we are constantly tapping into the potential of tomorrow by creating a new tapestry to weave for ourselves today.
The power button is about total engagement. It is the key which keeps us moving forward. By pushing it, we are constantly tapping into the potential of tomorrow by creating a new tapestry to weave for ourselves today.
TURN ME ON
TURN ME ON
Power Button Symbol
Power Button Symbol
(colors on gray appliques against dark gray & black background)
A-B-C Challenge
A-B-C Challenge
MOTH ODYSSEY: TWILIGHT RENDEZ-VOUS
MOTH ODYSSEY: TWILIGHT RENDEZ-VOUS
Bulls-Eye Moths in Flight
Bulls-Eye Moths in Flight
(dark blue-gray background with
black tabs/binding)
(blue-gray pearl cotton thread, black trim)
MOTH ODYSSEY: TWILIGHT RENDEZ-VOUS
MOTH ODYSSEY: TWILIGHT RENDEZ-VOUS
This quilt is the result of an A-B-C challenge = 'A Butterfly Challenge' I made with a friend. The only rule was to use a butterfly or moth in whatever form and expression. My personal desire was to make each species of moth recognizable.
This quilt is the result of an A-B-C challenge = 'A Butterfly Challenge' I made with a friend. The only rule was to use a butterfly or moth in whatever form and expression. My personal desire was to make each species of moth recognizable.
The meandering thread provides direction and reveals the flight path of the moths while also symbolizing the common thread of existence we all share. For me, the moths in flight symbolize our individual yet collective transformations when we free ourselves and begin to 'color' outside our boxes and journey forward in life while always following the light to new places and new experiences.
The meandering thread provides direction and reveals the flight path of the moths while also symbolizing the common thread of existence we all share. For me, the moths in flight symbolize our individual yet collective transformations when we free ourselves and begin to 'color' outside our boxes and journey forward in life while always following the light to new places and new experiences.
THE BULLS-EYE MOTHS
THE BULLS-EYE MOTHS
The 5 moths are representative of actual species of the world wide Saturniidae family of moths commonly referred to as Bulls-Eye Moths due to the large false eyes on their back wings.. From top to bottom:
The 5 moths are representative of actual species of the world wide Saturniidae family of moths commonly referred to as Bulls-Eye Moths due to the large false eyes on their back wings.. From top to bottom:
1 – leucanella lynx................... (mossy greens)
1 – leucanella lynx................... (mossy greens)
2 – leucanella flammans.... (pinks and grays)
2 – leucanella flammans.... (pinks and grays)
3 – automeris io......................... (yellows and rust)
3 – automeris io......................... (yellows and rust)
4 – automeris janeira........... (grays and black)
4 – automeris janeira........... (grays and black)
5 – automeris jucunda......... (oranges and rust)
5 – automeris jucunda......... (oranges and rust)
Measurements include tabs
Measurements include tabs
Please note: There is black binding on 3 sides: at the top, bottom (not shown in photo) and right side of the quilt
Please note: There is black binding on 3 sides: at the top, bottom (not shown in photo) and right side of the quilt
A bamboo hanging rod is provided
A bamboo hanging rod is provided
The Joy of Koi or Going With The Flow
The Joy of Koi or Going With The Flow
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao
4 Koi flowing
4 Koi flowing
(blues, oranges and white with blue tabs/binding)
38.5" h x 22" w ~ NFS
38.5" h x 22" w ~ NFS
(measurements include tabs)
(measurements include tabs)
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao (detail)
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao (detail)
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao (detail)
KOI QUILT # 1: The Tao (detail)
KOI QUILT # 1`: The Tao is an applique art quilt I made in 2012. I chose a complementary color scheme of blue and orange to emphasize both negative and positive spaces. Each koi is modeled after a particular species. I included the kanji symbol for The Tao representing 'the way' or flow of universal energy and used the Japanese pattern for waves in the surrounding border. The concentric circles in the 4 corners remind me of koi eyes. To go with the flow.
KOI QUILT # 1`: The Tao is an applique art quilt I made in 2012. I chose a complementary color scheme of blue and orange to emphasize both negative and positive spaces. Each koi is modeled after a particular species. I included the kanji symbol for The Tao representing 'the way' or flow of universal energy and used the Japanese pattern for waves in the surrounding border. The concentric circles in the 4 corners remind me of koi eyes. To go with the flow.
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May Art connect us. Thank you for visiting susannahotchkiss.com
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All text and art quilts, unless otherwise noted, are the copyright of Susanna Hotchkiss
All text and art quilts, unless otherwise noted, are the copyright of Susanna Hotchkiss
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