Color! Texture! Movement! Using Repurposed Materials!
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About the Quilt Artist
My art quilts are all about the quilt artist creating abstract, whimsical or impressionistic pieces. Inspiration comes from the natural world as well as from Mexican and Native American influences. My materials of choice are often redirected fabrics from the San Francisco Design Center and found objects. Art quilts free me to play with color and texture. My technique, Scribble Quilting allows me to create movement on many of my pieces.
TWO INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTS
I owe some of my inspiration to two artists from Santa Cruz County, California. Meri Vahl, an award winning art quilter has been recognized nationally for her work. Teacher of the fabric layering technique, she was patient. Understanding that each student brought individual strengths, weaknesses and abilities. Ellen edith;friend, art quilter, fabric designer and artist extraordinaire made whimsical, personal quilts. Her influence lives on well beyond her life. I have great appreciation for these two local leaders of the art quilt world.
SAQA (STUDIO ART QUILT ASSOCIATES)
I am proud to be part of an evergrowing group of art quilters. SAQA started by Yvonne Porcella in Northern California in 1989. It has grown to an international organization. Art quilters have transformed the quilt into a 21st Century art form. I continue to explore new forms and ways of working with unusual materials on this journey.
ABOUT THE ARTIST,BIO
I was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. In high school I studied sewing and clothing construction for two years. I continued to sew much of my wardrobe. In 1974,I took my first quilting class at a neighborhood fabric store. Over the years, I continued to sew clothes and make quilts for my family. I stopped counting bed quilts at 300. After teaching 30 years in Watsonville as a bilingual teacher, I retired to spend more time on creating art quilts.
MY FIRST ART QUILT
Homage to a Dancer,45″ x 56″
In 2008, I made my first art quilt, Homage to a Dancer. It reflects my participation in Los Méxicas,the University of California,Santa Cruz ballet folklórico group.
A STUDIO IN THE ART CENTER
In May of 2016, I opened a studio in the Santa Cruz Art Center, 1001 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz. I have space to work and display my work. For First Fridays and Open Studios, I fill the lobby with art. In June, 2019 New York Art Center accepted my work into their gallery. 7 Franklin Place, TRIBECA, New York City.
AWARD WINNING ARTIST
Great Blue Heron at Dusk,31″ x 25″
Great Blue Heron at Dusk entered into an art show in 2010. The following year it won a merit award at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont,California.
In 2013, Visions of New Mexico won third place in the Neo Membreno Vessels 2013 Show at the Western New Mexico University Museum in Silver City, New Mexico.
First of all, Stitching California, SAQA( Studio Art Quilt Associates) NorCal/Nevade Regional Show is in Pleasanton,Northern California. Currently at Museum on Main http://www.museumonmain.org/ until August 14, 2021. Likewise,my piece is in the main room. Further,each Saturday of the show, an artist participant will be there to greet you and answer any questions that you may have. However,the city closes down Main St on Saturdays for an incredible open market. Lot of food and fun. But GPS maps are not aware of the street closure.
In short,Stitching California was curated by Holly Brackmann and Jennifer Landau of Studio Art Quilt Associates, a nonprofit organization whose members challenge the boundaries of art and change perceptions about contemporary fiber art. Furthermore,the show started at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, CA in 2019.Above all, it will travel through Exhibit Envoy in partnership with Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)around the state until 2023.
Location and dates for the final year of Stitching California.
Jurors Katie Pasquini Masopust and Karen Holmes talked about the process of selecting the pieces for the show. Moreover,they focussed on a wide variety of art styles and professions that make up the diverse state of California.
In Short, SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Most importantly,checking out the art work
Then, CALIFORNIA SOJOURN – JERRIE COGDON
SEE MORE ART!
Blue Collider Event Display Ann Baldwin May
Furthermore,Blue Collider Event Display represents the work of scientists at the many major universities all around the state from CalTech,Standford and the UC campuses.
Subsequently,Pink Coneflowers – Jan Soules
Then and Now: Connectong Waterways – Donna Brennan
California Topo – Lin Schiffer
Above all,Oak Leaves and Acorn – Aileyn Renli Ecob, art quilter
California Cuisine – Laura Fogg
For instance, a doublelayered quilt, the diligent workers behind the Farm to Table Movement.
Certainly,Jenn Hammond Landau, curator engages the public.
In addition, conversations ensued.
Then Museum Director David Burton spoke.
Furthermore,Susan Kelly – Second Wind – Fort Point
Furthermore, Fault Line – Pixeladies Deb Cashett and Kris Sazaki.
In short,here is the schedule of the venues that the show will be at through 2023.
Sea Dragons in the Golden KelpUnder the Shady Tree 27″ x 38″
Color! Texture! Movement!
Art quilts by Ann Baldwin May are all about color, texture and movement. Her inspiration comes from the natural world as well as from Mexican and Native American Influences. Motivation stems from how the materials play with one another. Her materials of choice are redirected fabrics from the San Francisco Design Center.
The artist’s portfolios includes abstracts, seascapes, landscapes and Mexican inspired fabric collages. Artist created fiber details, tucks or found objects add texture. Flowing quilting lines and curved line piecing creates movement . Techniques include curved line piecing, free motion quilting, and fabric layering.
Bio
Ann Baldwin May was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. She received her education from University of California, Irvine. She has a BA History,anElementary Teaching Credential, and a Masters in Teaching Spanish. Her first quilting class was in 1975. She retired in 2012. She worked 30 years as a bilingual teacher and Bilingual Resource Teacher in Watsonville, California.
Being an Artist
After making over 300 bed quilts, she turned her attention to art quilts. Ann is passionate about using repurposed materials often from the San Francisco Design Center. She has won several awards for her work. Five pieces were recently purchased by Kaiser Permanente for their Santa Cruz County facilities. Her work reflects her inspiration of materials, nature and her love and respect for the Mexican culture. Ann Baldwin May Art Quilts participates in the juried Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. Visit her studio and gallery in the Santa CruzArt Center, 1001 Center St. #4 Downtown S.C.
Organizations
Pájaro Valley Quilt Association (PVQA),a past president, secretary and parliamentarian. Santa Cruz Art League Pájaro Valley Arts Council Studio Art Quilt Associates(SAQA)-international art quilters organization New Fiber Group of Santa Cruz County
Above all, Art at the Santa Cruz County Building offers incredible art to a place where the public actually goes. Moreover, it brightens the day for people that are paying their taxes or just inquiring about a property. Some pieces just bring a smile to your face. However, sometimes people are truly at the county building for a serious item. They may choose to engage or ignore the art.
Above all,I am pleased to have my art quilts seen by such a random group of the public. All citizens visit the Santa Cruz County Office Building at 701 Ocean St. The display was up in July,2018. There are a variety of media to enjoy. Art at the County Building, First Friday Reception was Friday, July 2, 2018.
Underwater Fantasy by Ann Baldwin May, art quilter
Ann Baldwin May
My art quilts may be abstract, whimsical or impressionistic. Moreover, inspiration comes from the natural world as well as from Mexican influences. Furthermore, my materials of choice are often redirected fabrics from the San Francisco Design Center. Art quilts free me to play with color and texture.
Bio
I was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. Later,I studied sewing for two years in high school. After living and traveling in Europe for a year, my husband and I moved to Santa Cruz, California in 1980. Then,in 1975, I took a quilting class. From then on,I continued to sew clothes and make quilts for my family. Finally, I stopped counting bed quilts at 300. After teaching 30 years in Watsonville as a bilingual teacher, I retired. After that, I began to spend more time on my art quilting career.
Santa Cruz Art Center 1001 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz offers a wide range of design businesses and art.
A visit to the Art Center in not complete without a visit to 11th Hour Coffee. The coffee is roasted on site. Food is also available. Spacious seating area inside or outside in the back or front courtyard. Find your sun or shade!
A visit to the Art Center in not complete without a visit to 11th Hour Coffee. The coffee is roasted on site. Food is also available. Spacious seating area inside or outside in the back or front courtyard. Find your sun or shade!
Other Businesses include
Santa Cruz Food Lounge, Suite 1 – a downtown special event venue. Available for community meetings. A community hub focused on outstanding food, art, entertainment, education.
Ann Baldwin May Art Quilts, Suite 4 Working studio and gallery. abstract art quilts, nature or Mexican inspired fabric collages. Pre covid,I filled the lobby each First Fridays and Open Studios. Color! Texture! and Movement! 831.345.1466
Follow the art activities on our Facebook Page, Arts at the Santa Cruz Art Center.This group is open to the public. Anyone can post there. The only rule is the activity must take place at the Art Center.The purpose is to highlight the arts related businesses and activities. Located at1001 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz, CA. Many venues feature art for the monthly First Fridays Art Tour.
The Public is Welcome.
We invite those who present or host events in the SC Art Center to join this group. All events taking place there are welcome. The usual activities include music, theatre, visual arts, or dancing .In the past there have been poetry readings, comedy, mystery dinners and book launchings. Advertise your show.
Then, CALIFORNIA SOJOURN – JERRIE COGDON
Subsequently,
California Topo – Lin Schiffer 
Above all,Oak Leaves and Acorn – Aileyn Renli Ecob, art quilter 
California Cuisine – Laura Fogg 
California Cuisine – Laura Fogg 
Certainly,Jenn Hammond Landau, curator engages the public. 
Furthermore,Susan Kelly – Second Wind – Fort Point 
