Crossroads: Constructions, Markings, and Structures

A collection of 25 improvisational quilts, this compilation from one of the premier colorists in contemporary American art represents work from three distinct series of quilts, all of which are photographed in sensational colors and with extensive detail. The quilts in the first series, Constructions, are large complex pieces created from hundreds of strips of fabrics. The next, Markings, is a series of nine quilts in which the artist explores calligraphy. In the final series, Structures, the artist repeatedly places silk-screened images directly onto cloth, creating blocks of color. Featuring the works-in-progress alongside the finished artwork, this showcase provides fascinating insight into the artistic process.

Author: Nancy Crow
Publisher: Breckling Press
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 63
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 11.03h x 9.97w x 0.27d
ISBN13: 9781933308197
ISBN10: 1933308192
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting

About the Author
Nancy Crow is considered the world's foremost art quilter, and her award-winning work has been instrumental in promoting quiltmaking from traditional craft to an art medium. Her quilts are on permanent display at several world-class art museums, including the Smithsonian Institute and the Museum of Arts & Design. She is the author of" Improvisational Quilts," " NANCY CROW," ""and" Nancy Crow: Quilts and Influences. "She lives in Baltimore, Ohio. David Hornung is a painter and former quiltmaker and the author of "Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers." He lives in New York City."