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I dream my painting and I paint my dream ~~~ Vincent van Gogh
I dream my painting and I paint my dream ~~~ Vincent van Gogh
ART QUILT GALLERY
ART QUILT GALLERY
Tuning In
Tuning In
Meditation
Meditation
The Gaps Between
The Gaps Between
Grace: The Eye of Beauty
Grace: The Eye of Beauty
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Scroll down page to view and read in detail about each art quilt in this gallery
Creativity & Spirituality
Creativity & Spirituality
I see creativity as a spiritual action. The world of possibilities surrounds us. When we tune in and tap this potential, we can realize our dreams.
I see creativity as a spiritual action. The world of possibilities surrounds us. When we tune in and tap this potential, we can realize our dreams.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
The ebb and flow of creativity for me is an alternating state of rest and activity punctuated with illumination. Awareness is the heart of creativity. Each creative act is spontaneous and pulsates with life engaging all my senses.
The ebb and flow of creativity for me is an alternating state of rest and activity punctuated with illumination. Awareness is the heart of creativity. Each creative act is spontaneous and pulsates with life engaging all my senses.
I feel like the ancient wu shamaness divining higher spiritual energies. The tortoise shell is placed in fire. Cracks form. Light penetrates the bottom shell. Flashes of inspiration arise, and the dance begins...
I feel like the ancient wu shamaness divining higher spiritual energies. The tortoise shell is placed in fire. Cracks form. Light penetrates the bottom shell. Flashes of inspiration arise, and the dance begins...
Tuning In
Tuning In
fused, raw-edge applique
fused, raw-edge applique
(green/yellow-green, red-orange/orange, yellow/yellow-orange commercial cottons and batiks, red couched yarn on a black background)
What comes, is called ~~~ Ki Longfellow
What comes, is called ~~~ Ki Longfellow
The Buddha
The Buddha
I am entranced by the wonderful statues, sculptures and paintings of The Buddha found around the world. Such a myriad of styles and expressions whether small or gigantic, alone or as groupings yet all emanating a peaceful countenance in serene surroundings.
I am entranced by the wonderful statues, sculptures and paintings of The Buddha found around the world. Such a myriad of styles and expressions whether small or gigantic, alone or as groupings yet all emanating a peaceful countenance in serene surroundings.
Everywhere, I see The Buddha imminently as the embodiment of enlightenment and as the face of Meditation revealing, by example, a silent practice of how to live life in an insightful way. To follow this path!
Everywhere, I see The Buddha imminently as the embodiment of enlightenment and as the face of Meditation revealing, by example, a silent practice of how to live life in an insightful way. To follow this path!
Meditation
Meditation
Mosaic or Stained Glass Technique
Mosaic or Stained Glass Technique
(a complimentary color scheme of wine, plum, sage greens, and black)
Quilt has black binding (not shown) all around the wine colored borders
Quilt has black binding (not shown) all around the wine colored borders
What you think you become,
What you think you become,
What you feel you attract,
What you feel you attract,
What you imagine, you create.
What you imagine, you create.
~~~ The Buddha
~~~ The Buddha
GROWTH!
GROWTH!
A SAQA Publication
A SAQA Publication
by Studio Art Quilt Associates
by Studio Art Quilt Associates
See MEDITATION on page 16
See MEDITATION on page 16
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GROWTH! was a 2017 Florida regional SAQA Call for Entry
GROWTH! was a 2017 Florida regional SAQA Call for Entry
whose venue was at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center in Dunedin, Florida
whose venue was at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center in Dunedin, Florida
Publication
Publication
"Meditation" Art quilt is included
"Meditation" Art quilt is included
Except for the point, the still point, there would be no dance, and there is only the dance
Except for the point, the still point, there would be no dance, and there is only the dance
~~~ T.S. Eliot
~~~ T.S. Eliot
MEDITATION
MEDITATION
Meditation expands your mind and awakens within you a greater awareness. The corners of your mind shift, and the walls of your reality fall away.
Meditation expands your mind and awakens within you a greater awareness. The corners of your mind shift, and the walls of your reality fall away.
Going deeper, meditation opens you to a higher dimension. You begin to feel the gaps between your thoughts and soon morph into the silence.
Going deeper, meditation opens you to a higher dimension. You begin to feel the gaps between your thoughts and soon morph into the silence.
And in this stillness, when you are ready, you will behold with your single Buddha eye, the light of your true nature.
And in this stillness, when you are ready, you will behold with your single Buddha eye, the light of your true nature.
...........To let go and be enlightened...........
...........To let go and be enlightened...........
Fill what is empty: empty what is filled ~~~ davidji
Fill what is empty: empty what is filled ~~~ davidji
The Modern Kimono
The Modern Kimono
In Contemporary Art, the beauty and simplicity of the Kimono form make it become a wonderful avenue for artistic expression.
In Contemporary Art, the beauty and simplicity of the Kimono form make it become a wonderful avenue for artistic expression.
The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between ~~~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between ~~~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
black binding around quilt not shown
black binding around quilt not shown
HAIKU
HAIKU
The Gaps Between
The Gaps Between
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black and white tango
black and white tango
symmetry in translation
symmetry in translation
order from chaos
order from chaos
THE GAPS BETWEEN
THE GAPS BETWEEN
Kimono Art Quilt
Kimono Art Quilt
(bold black & white prints, reds on white background)
THE KIMONO
THE KIMONO
The style of this Kimono with very long sleeves is called 'furisode' in Japanese which means "swinging sleeves". Traditionally, the 'furisode' style was worn as a wedding garment.
The style of this Kimono with very long sleeves is called 'furisode' in Japanese which means "swinging sleeves". Traditionally, the 'furisode' style was worn as a wedding garment.
JAPANESE CONCEPT OF 'ma'
JAPANESE CONCEPT OF 'ma'
The Kimono as art reveals the Japanese concept of 'ma': the interaction of negative and positive space in design, consciousness and feeling. See how the quilt explores these three areas.
The Kimono as art reveals the Japanese concept of 'ma': the interaction of negative and positive space in design, consciousness and feeling. See how the quilt explores these three areas.
The red kanji symbol for 'ma' in the bottom right corner translates as 'between' and 'among' and emphasizes 'the space between' things or events. This 'ma' kanji symbol, in its essence, portrays symbols of the sun shining through an open gate and generates a spiritual notion as well. Traditionally, it was seen as the moon shining through. The red torii gate in the circular crest of the Kimono further invites the viewer to cross the portal into a different consciousness.
The red kanji symbol for 'ma' in the bottom right corner translates as 'between' and 'among' and emphasizes 'the space between' things or events. This 'ma' kanji symbol, in its essence, portrays symbols of the sun shining through an open gate and generates a spiritual notion as well. Traditionally, it was seen as the moon shining through. The red torii gate in the circular crest of the Kimono further invites the viewer to cross the portal into a different consciousness.
QUILT CHALLENGE WINNER
QUILT CHALLENGE WINNER
This art quilt won Third Place in the Jacksonville, Florida 2014 QuiltFest Challenge category entitled: "It's Not All Black and White".
This art quilt won Third Place in the Jacksonville, Florida 2014 QuiltFest Challenge category entitled: "It's Not All Black and White".
The Challenge:
The Challenge:
~ Use recognizable amounts of the 3 given Black & White fabrics (I added more)
~ Use recognizable amounts of the 3 given Black & White fabrics (I added more)
~ Add 1 color but not more than 3 colors (I chose a red accent color)
~ Add 1 color but not more than 3 colors (I chose a red accent color)
~ Incorporate either hand or machine embroidery (I used machine embroidery)
~ Incorporate either hand or machine embroidery (I used machine embroidery)
~ All sides of the quilt must not exceed 110"
~ All sides of the quilt must not exceed 110"
Creating harmony and balance when using bold black and white prints can be a challenge in itself. I chose symmetry and the simplicity of vertical patchwork strips to convey unity and a sense of peace. Narrow bands of black strips separate the bolder prints further emphasizing 'gaps'. Black and white prints also provide a great backdrop for an accent color to point to elements in a quilt.
Creating harmony and balance when using bold black and white prints can be a challenge in itself. I chose symmetry and the simplicity of vertical patchwork strips to convey unity and a sense of peace. Narrow bands of black strips separate the bolder prints further emphasizing 'gaps'. Black and white prints also provide a great backdrop for an accent color to point to elements in a quilt.
The fruit of silence is tranquility ~~~ Arabian Proverb
The fruit of silence is tranquility ~~~ Arabian Proverb
Grace
Grace
To experience Grace is powerful and personal. I felt it as God's 'eye' magnified onto my whole being. Grace shines brightly as we journey through the Circle of Life. Grace cleanses and renews us. My desire in making GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY is to portray the Almighty presence and Beauty of Grace and the immeasurable Peace which Grace instills.
To experience Grace is powerful and personal. I felt it as God's 'eye' magnified onto my whole being. Grace shines brightly as we journey through the Circle of Life. Grace cleanses and renews us. My desire in making GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY is to portray the Almighty presence and Beauty of Grace and the immeasurable Peace which Grace instills.
GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY
GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY
New York Beauty block variation
New York Beauty block variation
(a rich saturation of yellow-golds, yellow-greens and greens against a neutral background of grays and blacks)
a wooden slat for hanging is provided
a wooden slat for hanging is provided
GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY
GRACE: THE EYE OF BEAUTY
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From sea to shining sea,
From sea to shining sea,
Grace moves upon the waters of life
Grace moves upon the waters of life
illuminating our being with splendor and serenity.
illuminating our being with splendor and serenity.
Ever radiant, Grace is Beauty magnified.
Ever radiant, Grace is Beauty magnified.
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To be touched by Grace is a divine moment
To be touched by Grace is a divine moment
when the purity of Spirit touches the purity of your Heart.
when the purity of Spirit touches the purity of your Heart.
The Beauty of Grace is unconditional love
The Beauty of Grace is unconditional love
for us to receive and for us to give.
for us to receive and for us to give.
~~~ Susanna Hotchkiss
~~~ Susanna Hotchkiss
You get there by realizing that you are already there ~~~ Eckhart Tolle
You get there by realizing that you are already there ~~~ Eckhart Tolle
May Art connect us. Thank you for visiting susannahotchkiss.com
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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