“People and Portraits” Exhibit

For me, one of the highlights of the AQS Daytona Beach quilt show was SAQA’s exhibit “People and Portraits.”  Even though I had seen these pieces before, I thoroughly enjoying studying them again.

Mary Pal’s cheesecloth portraits were some of my favorites.  This one is called Homeless Love.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

As you can see, she shapes tiny bits of cheesecloth against a black background to create stunning portraits.  Most of them are of the elderly or homeless.

This one is called Stogie.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Aren’t they wonderful?

Joan Sowada is well known for her portraits and images of every day life.  This one is called Flow.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

And this one is Flight Zone.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Maria Elkins does a fabulous job with a variety of media on fabric.  This is called Windblown and is featured on the cover of the exhibit catalog.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Check out the quilting in this detail shot!  Although the quilt was beautiful before, this added texture really elevates it to another level.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Maria has another very touching piece in this exhibit, called Surrender.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

If I remember correctly, this quilt was made as comfort for a family that lost their newborn child.  Can  you see the transparent hands coming in from the right?

On a happier note, Pam RuBert has one of her zany quilts included.  It’s called Towers of Babble.  In it even the dog has a cell phone!

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Another quilt with social commentary is Hmm, by Pat Kumicich.  It’s about the 2008 presidential election.  (I’m thinking she might need to make another one this year.)

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Like Joan Sowada, Lore Lupe Pelish’s quilts always show people in every day situations.  This is called We Were All There.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

This detail shot gives a hint about all the print fabrics she used.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Finally, this quilt by Jenny Bowker drew my attention.  It’s called Hassan and the Glass.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

The portrait is very well done, but I also think the composition and colors of the rest of the quilt support it very nicely.

People and Portraits exhibit. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

This exhibit was just part of the much larger quilt show that’s still going on through April 27, 2016.  If you’re in the area, I think you’ll enjoy it.

Ellen Lindner

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4 Responses to “People and Portraits” Exhibit

  1. cindy michaud February 26, 2016 at 7:53 am #

    These are absolutely exquisite, thank you for sharing, I’d run right up to the exhibit if I could, incredible work.

    • Ellen Lindner February 27, 2016 at 1:52 am #

      Yes, you’d really enjoy these, Cindy.

  2. Patty February 26, 2016 at 5:15 pm #

    Thanks Ellen! These are so incredible! I hope to see them in person soon!

    • Ellen Lindner February 27, 2016 at 1:51 am #

      You’ll love them, Patty!

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