Cartographic Constructions
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Cartographic Constructions |
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http://www.quiltsbyvalerie.blogspot.com/ |
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quilts, art, maps |
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The Studio Art Work of an Architect Who Creates Fiber Art Inspired by Realistic and Abstract Imagery. |
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Sketches
Have been starting each of my classes with sessions where my students and I sketch images of architecture. As result, remembered how much I love drawing.Last night I did a few sketches, one of a building on FAMU's campus -- the other on FSU's campus. I think I'll incorporate these into the quilt I am currently working on.
New work in process
It's tentatively called "Demarcation" and it may seem like I haven't done much since, but believe me I've done a lot since November 3rd.
Latest Work in Process
These are a few pics I took of my latest piece called "Demarcation".I am trying out re-visit some of the techniques I've used in earlier work. This is a flip and sew method....I think I want to create a more patchwork like surface.....at least for now. I've started the process of sew down some of the fabric -- by machine and by hand:
Compositional Conversations
Late last week I it was my turn to contribute to a project I wrote about a few months ago. Compositional Conversational is a group project spearheaded by Terry Jarrard-Dimond a fellow artist. The participating artists include:Rebecca Howdeshell, Beth Carney, Shelley Baird,
Been on Haitus -- but have a new idea
The line that marks the railroad tracks representsthe cultural, economic and historical divisions in my city.It's there, but we take it for granted.......but to me this demarcation draws the line between:Haves vs. Have notsNorth vs. SouthMajority vs. MinorityWhite vs. BlackTowns vs. Gowns“Right Side” vs. “Wrong Side”Powerful vs. PowerlessGrowth vs. AtrophyHere is a quick sketch I did for this new piece. The dark curvy line is the railroad track. I'll post more as I go along.....
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