Art
Carrying Maize
- Item Number
- 33
- Estimated Value
- 300 USD
- Sold
- 750 USD to whc8e25f1
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Embroidered cotton, woven hand painted fabric, embroidery
25" Wide x 43" High
Quilter | Judy Miller
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This block was embroidered by a survivor of gender-based violence in the African Country of Mali. It describes life in her village before she was attacked and expelled during conflict.
The block was turned into a quilt by Judy Miller in California. Judy had never entered a quilt challenge or show before: “I was scared to death! It forced me out of my comfort zone, but has done wonders for my confidence.” Judy was also attracted by the cause: “We need to express ourselves about what is happening in the world. Quilting opens that door.”
Judy began to research Mali and the issues. Seeing her sister artist in the group
photo from Mali sealed the deal: “I felt a connection to her. My goal was to give her work greater impact.” Carrying Maize has a woven background, but contains a top, batting, and a backing, the traditional parts of a quilt. The strips in the weaving contain hand-painted fabrics, and burlap. Judy added embellishments using hand embroidery. Some threads and strips have been knotted and left to hang.
All proceeds from this auction will be invested in a quilting project for GBV survivors in Mali. To donate visit our home page - www.advocacynet.org.
Donated By:
Judy Miller
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