“SAQA in Florida” Part Two
Check out more of the exciting art on display in the “SAQA in Florida” exhibit.
“Old Old Path” by Mary Rhopa la Cierra has a wonderful sense of depth.
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She created her art with many small pieces of HAND stitched fabric. Wow!
Nearby was Juanita Yeager’s lovely painted quilt “Freesia.”
It was beautifully lit (as were most of the pieces,) which showed off the wonderful quilted texture, as well as the heavy thread painting.
Speaking of quilting, Irene Watson’s “City Heat” was also heavily quilted.
This, along with her striking composition created a dynamic work.
Several pieces were mounted, and Jo-Ann Jensen’s “Fen Shei” was one such example. Perhaps you can tell that each of the vertical panels is a black box with the art mounted on the front. This preentation sets it off from the wall and adds a wonderful depth.
Jo-Ann made the little 6″ collages as daily journals throughout 2008. She switched colors each month, producing a broad selection. Now, she is combining these into dramatic 3D works of art.
The juror for the exhibit was Maya Schonenberger, and I was delighted to see one of her pieces also on display. This is her “Magical Garden,” which is highly textured. Click to see if you can find the flowers made from painted dryer sheets.
The texture in her quilt is wonderful!
If you’re near Daytona Beach between now and December 2, 2012, I hope you’ll take the time to see this free exhibit at the Peabody Auditorium. All the art was created by Florida members of SAQA, Studio Art Quilt Associates.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. My piece, “Ti Plants A-Glow-Glow” is also in this exhibit.
