Having returned from Quilt Canada over the weekend, I am still digesting all the beautiful artwork produced by the talented Canadian quilters. eQuilter sponsored the Pictorial category, and this Egyptian-inspired portrait quilt (on the left) was one of the winners. It was made by Galla Grotto, whose career I have followed for many years. She moved from Russia, to Ukraine, and then to France. (where she lives today) When Galla showed her first beautiful portrait quilt of the Madonna in Canada, I bought it for my collection. When I met her and told her about our support of environmental non-profits, she was delighted….and told me that portrait was about the Divine Mother’s sadness for the world.
So being able to see Galla at the award ceremony, to give her a hug and hand her an award check, was one of those ‘full circle’ moments. Galla’s career has exploded, and she has showed her gorgeous portraits of women, all over the world. Her classes are in high demand and her fans are always waiting to see what she will do next.
You may have noticed that we also have a collection of Egyptian-themed exclusive Rubin Design Studio digital prints. So I am delighted to share both with you now – Galla’s portrait of Nefertiti on the left and one of our Egyptian Queen fantasy portraits on the right.
It is believed that Queen Nefertiti ruled ancient Egypt as regent while Tutankhamun came of age. Her bust is the most widely reproduced piece of art from ancient Egypt. As Galla noted in her artist statement, her name literally means “Beautiful”.
I will be posting photos from Quilt Canada on my photo pages throughout the next week.
Sharing our passion for fabric…..
Luana and Paul
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Travel/Exhibit Dates:
July 18 – SAQA “Balance” opening – Durango CO (Stardust Mothers)
July 27 – Aug 6 – Festival of Quilts, Birmingham UK (Kubota’s Dream)
Sept 12 – SAQA “Camouflage” opening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum – Tucson AZ
Oct 9-12 – Houston Quilt Festival – Soul Stories
Nov 2-6 – Art Quilt Tahoe
Nov 7-10 – Sacred Threads – Indianapolis – Art & Activism lecture
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