Ellen Lindner: Art & Creativity

Recently, I had some older work professionally photographed.  Since this piece is not currently on my website, I thought you would enjoy seeing the results.  It’s called Blue Roofs. 

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This piece was inspired by the hurricane season of 2004.  My area was hit by two of them, three weeks apart.  A huge recovery effort was launched, and within a few months, things looked almost normal.   But, the abundance of blue tarped roofs could still be seen in all directions.

This “quilt” is actually 23 roof shaped quilts mounted to painted window screening.

As you might imagine, this involved quite a technical learning curve.  When I first designed the quilt, I had no idea how I’d integrate the 23 components.  But, I liked the idea enough to forge ahead, assuming that I’d figure something out.

So, I created the 23 quilted roofs, while considering my options.

After deciding on window screening as the background component, I experimented with painting it.  Since the paint strokes showed, I used them to create a subtle swirling pattern, like the winds of a hurricane.

Finally, I added clear sleeves, top and bottom.

I’m quite happy with my Blue Roofs.  Not only visually, but also because of all the technical challenges I overcame while making it.  It was a very good learning experience!

This piece is available for purchase.  Don’t you think some Florida insurance company needs it?

Ellen Lindner