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| Copyright ©2002 Linda Gass |
| Title: River Fragment |
| Dimensions: 42 x 45 inches |
| Artist Statement: There are approximately 1400 dams in the state of California. Only a handful of free flowing rivers and streams remain – the rest are fragmented by dams. Dams have played a major role in the decline and extinction of native California fish species: approximately 67% are either extinct or in decline. Freely flowing rivers provide better water quality and their ecosystems are healthier; they support more fish, wildlife and plant species. Rather than continuing to build more dams, it’s important that we put effective water conservation policies in place to have a sustainable future. |
| Materials and Techniques: Hand painted silk charmeuse fused to iridescent silk chiffon. Trapunto waves stuffed with polyester batting, machine quilted with rayon thread. Embedded rhinestones hand quilted in place with metallic thread. Panels hand stitched together with metallic thread. |
| Detail: Click here for detail |
| Related Links: To learn more about restoring rivers to their wild state, Friends of the River and American Rivers. |
| Status: SOLD. |