Structures #19
Structures #19 © 2003 39" x 40"
In October 2002 I went on a week long backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon organized by the Colorado Mountain Club. I was the only female in the group with 5 or 6 men. The trip was an interesting experience. I loved the canyon and I spent quite a bit of solitary time enjoying the magic it had to offer. Sadly the guys turned out to jerks, who I did not enjoy spending time with. The good far outweighed the bad as I was able to stay away from the guys and their never ending oneupmanship. Backpackers apparently have huge egos. Who knew!
The juvenile behavior of the men has long faded but the beauty of the canyon will always be remembered. As I mentioned in a previous post - I have a collage of pictures from the grand canyon trip in my studio. I will always find them inspirational. I love the canyon walls, how the stones crack and pieces of stone fall away to reveal new layers underneath.
Structures #19 was made in response to this trip and this photograph specifically:
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art, Inspiration
Tagged: grand canyon, Inspiration, structures series
jafabrit said,
August 6, 2007 @ 8:25 am
I really like the photograph, it’s beautiful.
Diane Clancy said,
August 7, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
I really love this quilt! (and the photograph!) This is one of my 2 favorites of yours that I have seen. I also think it is incredibly painterly …
My head is a bit reeling after this last discussion … Don’t get me wrong - I have hung on every comment. And I think my own graphic design work is probably like the teaching others mention - that it takes tons of time and energy … but it also brings in money.
Again this quilt (artwork) is great!
~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog