measurements: 66.5 inches high x 53 inches wide (169 x 135 cm)
An original design inspired by the rural emptiness of the fields and sky of the artist's childhood and current daily surroundings. The drawing (above) done with French knots refers to the blackbirds that circle over the quiet roads. Bidwell Road connects Eastern Manitoulin to the centre of the Island.
Techniques include pieced half square triangles, reverse applique, tucks, and hand embroidery.
Quilted by hand.
Exhibition Record:
October2017: The Cloud in Me exhibition, David Kaye Gallery, Toronto
July 2018: In the Spirit of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven,
Perivale Gallery, Manitoulin island.
October and November 2018: Be Emptier, solo exhibition
World of Threads Festival, Oakville Ontario
April 2019: Beauty, Emotion, Spirit, Soul, solo exhibition at One Sky Gallery, Sudbury Ontario
in private collection
