Title: Serenity Tree Art Hand Made Quilt By Textile Artist Jean M. Judd
Shipping: $30.00
Artist: N/A
Period: Contemporary
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Condition: Museum Quality
Item Date: 2004
Item ID: 3928
In the center is a “Serenity” tree, that is the place where we all can go for solace and peace during the troubled times of our life. The fabric in the tree canopy is a reproduction fabric from the William Morris Collection (1834-1896). It is heavily echo quilted by hand. The backing is traditional unbleached muslin and is signed and dated by the textile artist. Framing the tree is a white border representing the “fence” that keeps the atmosphere around the tree peaceful. Interlocking leaves are quilted in the white border. The next two borders are asymmetrical and represent the different influences in our lives. The red is for the anger we experience sometimes in our life. The black for the dark periods we experience. Two opposing corners have pinwheels that represent the out of control feelings we sometimes have, and the other two corners are the rigid “black and white” views that we encounter. The goal of the Serenity Tree wall hanging is to have you focus on leaving the bad influences outside of yourself and go into the peaceful, quiet, serene garden, and sit under your Serenity Tree and rejuvenate your soul. **Currently on loan to US Embassy in Lima, Peru 2018-2021**
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_quilt
Quilts were originally created to provide warmth in cold climates. Now quilts have come off the bed and become textile artworks in the 20th and 21st century.
The basic premise of 2 layers of cloth with a filler of batting held together by stitching is still relevant today. Now the artworks are made out of many materials and fibers and are made to be displayed as artwork just as paintings, photographs, and tapestries.
