Bob James runs workshops on Design and Composition that are very popular and I am told that the people in his classes work very hard.
This first quilt is only very small and the strips of silk are only about 1/4" wide.
Silk Collision by Bob James |
In contrast this next quilt is large.
Summer in New York by Bob James |
Whispers- Abstract geometric by Bob James |
This next quilt was actually in the judged show and won a prize.
Homage to NY Abstract Expressionists 1940's |
Bob James sounds like a very knowledgeable guy and I wish he lived down in Melbourne and could come along to the Waverley Art Quilters.
The other featured artist was Anna Brown, I have seen her textiles in exhibitions for years so it was lovely to see many of them together. She really has found her signature style.
I love her use of black and white.
Flora 6 by Anna Brown |
Flora Canopy no 5 by Anna Brown |
What is not obvious from a distance is all the stitch that Anna Brown adds to her work.
Flora Canopy detail by Anna Brown |
This next work is slightly different to her usual work but still in her style.
Rain Forest by Anna Brown |
I really enjoyed my time at the Sydney quilt show and I will try and get there every year from now on.
To see all the prize winners click on the Sydney Quilt Show 2018 link
To see my previous post on the Sydney Quilt Show, please click here
Bye for now,
Linda