The Quilts of Victoria Findlay Wolfe - See Her Quilt "Figure 1"

TQS continues its feature of quilts exhibited in 2020 at QuiltCon as part of The Quilts of Victoria Findlay Wolfe exhibit. The exhibit is described as:

"Purposeful play is a deliberate free-form practice with one goal in mind: to ultimately improve the outcome of the finished product while capturing a thought, emotion, or technique. Always fascinated by color, pattern, and quilters who came before us, Victoria Findlay Wolfe found her life's true joy in exploring her grandmother's quiltmaking as a starting point.

Her diverse and exciting body of work stirs quilters worldwide to dig deeper, take risks, and experiment with fabric. This retrospective exhibit features a selection of Findlay Wolfe's inspiring quilts and the stories behind them."

Please enjoy Victoria's second quilt from the exhibition.

Title of Quilt: Figure 1

Quilter's Name: Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Hand Quilted By: Donna Elfering and Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Year Made: 1991

Quilt Size: 39" x 46"

Original Photos by Mary Kay Davis

Comments

#6 Suzanka 2020-10-04 16:38

That was really "grading" your efforts in a negetive tone. That was a very political like classroom really. It is iteresting that a teacher would try to limit a students creativity by using negetive words. That was not a true teacher. A teacher inspires and gives cues for improvement, or teaches steps for achievement. Just givimg the type of comments that you were given was breaking your spirit. No doubt you could feel the negetivity only ! And you worked SO HARD and achieved so much! Seems like you were listening to an unhappy person who confused style with achievement.

#5 TerryLG 2020-10-04 15:53

What a parochial and pedestrian attitude. I'll bet many of your "true" art school classmates have abandoned their lives of art while you have become more passionate about your love of creating and fabric.

#4 Meleg Christine 2020-10-04 14:10

As a scientist, yes I really am one, I am always amused by people putting labels on things that exist because someone had the creativity, courage and tenacity to create it. Why can't we just step back and admire the object? What is the use of label in these circumstances? Better to say "that took skill and creativity" " look what someone created"

#3 sharyn m mellors 2020-10-04 12:26

When someone tells me that what I do is a craft I remind them that canvas is fabric so painting on cloth is just the same. And collage is putting pieces together.

#2 Melinda Capozza 2020-10-04 08:47

IMHO, Victoria's intention to create a fiber work from her inspiration is more important than the long-running dispute between "art or craft".

#1 Singing Sandy 2020-10-04 08:30

Good for you, Victoria, for not allowing yourself to be defined by others' expectations or limits. Keep following that independent spirit, my dear. It's what you were made to do!

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