An abstract black-on-orange pattern on a dress sleeve prompted a drawing and then this exploration of a rose. With handpainted linen leftover from Harlequin and Little Harlequin Bird. I began cutting organic shapes, thinking of an abstract flower. I was interested in how the pieces fell on the black cotton, looking like a stencil, but how I could move them around or immediately trim them to my satisfaction One small one didn’t use up all the painted linen, so I kept cutting shapes until I had pieces for three small quilts. Perhaps 3/4 of Gertrude Stein’s “A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.”
I took the three roses to ACCI Gallery in Berkeley, where they will be for sale in a few weeks. I was just accepted as a member, so look for many more of my quilts there! My artist page is already up here: Alisa Golden. Work is not in the online shop or in the store as of yet, but do keep checking!
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