Second Place 2D

Phyllis Barnett

Joe Quilt

Hand dyed and colored cotton, painted lettering and decals; cotton batting, wood guitar with 2 pickups, switch, bridge, tuning pegs, and strings

29 x 44.5", framed to 33 x 48.5 x 1.5"

$2200

For the 10th anniversary Joe Strummer’s death, I completed an approximate 9 month project. I was inspired by his attitude towards the creative process, both in music and the look and materials of his bands as well as his passion about life, music, and making the world a little bit better place.

Artist Statement:

The tactile nature and pliability of textures creates the connection for me to work with fiber. Using math and geometry in conjunction with color, shape, and line of quilting encourage various facets to create harmony and balance, whether creating something practical and warm, aesthetically pleasing, or both. While textiles both go back to their basic elements over time and can be passed to other generations, perhaps my creations can bring comfort and enjoyment to others, present and future.