What times we live in now!
There is plenty of fodder for artists who like to put social commentary or activist messages in their work. And others find peace in slow stitching and patchwork quilting. Our chosen art and craft of quilting offers us many ways to navigate these uncharted waters.
During my trip to Japan a couple weeks ago, those concerns were more distant, and I was able to enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Kyoto Quilt Festival…featuring the works of Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese quilters. I was honored to share my work alongside their exhibits.
This arresting portrait was at the entrance of the show, made by Taiwanese artist Yu Ying Pan.
“Supreme Power” – 155 cm x 158 cm
‘The Tiger, in Eastern culture, symbolizes strength and courage. Ancients believed that the tiger embodied both fierceness and composure.
In life we face many challenges and tests, and we need courage and patience to navigate them. I hope to embody the power and calm of the tiger, leading myself to overcome the obstacles in front of me and march forward boldly.
The artwork uses fabric pieces in various colors, cut into triangles, squares and rectangles, to form a backdrop of a sunset, mountains and grasslands. The tiger is created by layering and piecing together unusual fabric patterns, with areas lacking color enhanced with stitching to blend the design. This technique is simple and accessible through machine sewing.
The tiger’s simple yet clear expression reflects the essence of “Supreme Power” portraying a bold, singular presence.’
This quilt is also powerful because of the direct gaze of the subject. I went to a talk today about “Creative Courage for Artists” and it made me think of the serene but confidant expression on this tiger’s face. May we all carry this tiger energy into our creative efforts this week.
Sharing our passion for fabric…..
Luana and Paul
www.luanarubin.com
Travel/Lecture Dates:
Apr 3-6 – SAQA Conference – St Pete, Florida
April 23-25 – Washington DC (Private Event)
April 27- May 3 – Alegre Retreat
May 23-26 – Quilt National – Dairy Barn – Athens OH
June 18-20 – Quilt Canada – Toronto Ontario
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