Copyright ©2003 Linda Gass
Title: Roots
Dimensions: 29 x 29 inches
Artist Statement: We rely on plants in order to live and the roots of the plant are the mechanism by which plants absorb water in order to live. In this quilt I'm honoring this delicate and intricate system so crucial to our lives.
Materials and Techniques: Silk crepe de chine "roots" hand painted using roketsu-zome technique with acid dyes. Indian silk doupioni border. Polyester batting. Machine quilted using nylon monofilament and polyester threads.
Detail: Click here for a detail image of the quilt
Exhibition History: December 1, 2006 - February 2, 2007 Herndon Gallery, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH
April 28 - August 20, 2006 California Art Quilts, California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA.
September 2 - October 24, 2004 Uncommon Threads, Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock, AR.
Status: Available for sale.
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