I’m honored to share that Wintering received the Best in Show award at the Form Not Function: Quilt Art Biennialexhibition at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center. This year’s exhibit features 20 outstanding quilts selected by jurors Michelle Amos, Terry Jarrard-Dimond, and Kevin Womack. Many thanks to the jurors and the Carnegie Center for this recognition.
Wintering
53″ x 89″ (134 cm x 226 cm)
In my portrayal of the winter tree, I envision not only its stark appearance but also reflect on its hidden roots. Winter often symbolizes life’s hardships—death, grief, and loss. Yet, for nature, it signifies tranquility and rest, harboring the promise of renewal and hope. As the earth rests, preparing for the vibrant resurgence of spring, I contemplate its wintry state through vivid colors and diverse textures. While the surface may seem desolate, underneath lies fertile ground teeming with potential. As the surface sleeps, the soil dreams of the awakening to come.