Tuesday, September 9, 2014

YIN YIN

 Yin Yin side a   2013
27 inches high, 36 inches wide
materials:  plant dyed linen, procion dyed velvet, cotton thread, wool batt, backed with wool gauze
techniques:  reverse of reverse applique, hand quilting
Yin Yin side b   2013
27 inches high, 36 inches wide
materials:   natural wool gauze, procion dyed silk velvet, cotton button thread, wool batt, backed with plant dyed linen
techniques:  reverse applique, hand quilting

The title reminds us that this piece does not have an outer  side, rather it has two inner sides.  No yang, just two yin.
Exhibition record:

2014: Visions:  The Sky's The Limit
jurors Sue Benner and Patty Hawkins
Award:  Friends of Fiber Art International as the quilt that most reflects the universality of artistic expression
Published:  Visions: The Sky's The Limit catalogue

2014: Lucky Protection  solo exhibition Northern Artist Gallery, Sudbury Ontario
2015: available at David Kaye Gallery  Toronto
2019: available at Guildworks Gallery, Bloomfield Ontario