Artists of Interest,living and not, including art quilters,fiber artist and artists of other genres.
Artists of Interest
Above all,who knew Georgia O’Keeffe had ties to the fabric world?
Georgia O’Keeffe
Most importantly,Georgia O’Keeffe controlled how the world would see her. Furthermore,she used exacting detail and fierce intensity to acheive this. She orchestrated her life in many ways. Including the clothes she wore.In addition to the way she addressed a letter. Even to the objects she placed on her mantle. Finally, she planned the compositions of her paintings.
—AUSTEN BARRON BAILLY, PEM’S GEORGE PUTNAM CURATOR OF AMERICAN ART (edited for space)
“For more than 70 years, Georgia O’Keeffe shaped her public persona. She defied labels. She lived life on her terms so that she could make the art she felt she was called to make.”
Marion Coleman, a great quilt artist
Coleman used found and vintage cloth to embrace traditional methods of quiltmaking. She learned to explore contemporary approaches to quiltmaking and fabric collage. Her background in counseling and work in social services led her to be deeply involved in the community. Through her art, Coleman asked us to think about human rights. Above all, she explored racial equality in the lives of American of African descent.
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/07/marion-coleman-art-quilter/
Joe Cunningham
Yes, men quilt. Joe the Quilter lives in San Francisco.
Most importantly,Joe Cunningham began making quilts professionally in 1979. Even though he previously had a ten-year career as a musician in Michigan. Moreover,Cunningham’s life is steeped in the study of quilt history. Above all, he has a love of traditional technique. Ultimately, he has developed a unique and lyrical personal style. In addition, Cunningham gives talks and teaches workshops. In addition,he appeared on numerous television shows about quilts. Furthermore, he wrote 11 books on quilts. Finally he wrote a column for The Quilt Life magazine.
https://www.craftinamerica.org/artist/joe-cunningham
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/04/joe-the-quilter-joe-cunningham/