Contemporary Quilt Art: An Introduction and Guide
In the 1970s young artists "discovered" quilts and began experimenting with contemporary styles. Today quilt art is a staple of art exhibits nationwide. This handsomely illustrated introduction provides a useful guide to the contemporary art of quilting for quilters and collectors alike. The book illustrates the various styles of quilt art, introduces both established and emerging artists, and discusses aspects of their art as well as the process of quilt making. The reader will learn where...
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In the 1970s young artists "discovered" quilts and began experimenting with contemporary styles. Today quilt art is a staple of art exhibits nationwide. This handsomely illustrated introduction provides a useful guide to the contemporary art of quilting for quilters and collectors alike. The book illustrates the various styles of quilt art, introduces both established and emerging artists, and discusses aspects of their art as well as the process of quilt making. The reader will learn where to find the work of the best artists, and how to work directly with them when commissioning a quilt. Kate Lenkowsky gives an overview of exhibition and marketing opportunities and lists art quilt organizations at the national, regional, and local levels. Collectors will find a guide to resources on the conservation of textiles and options for displaying quilts in the home and elsewhere. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in viewing and collecting contemporary American art quilts.Bloomington Herald-Times[Contemporary Quilt Art] . . . might not be considered a light summer read . . . but one that anyone interested in the visual arts will find difficult to close as its pages reveal images that can only please and stun with their richness of creation.
Note on terminologyPt. 1 Introduction 3Pt. 2 Artists 43Pt. 3 A guide for buyers & collectors 183Glossary 255Notes 259Suggested readings 269Artist biographies 271Index 279
\ Fiberarts"Lenkowsky's survey of the studio-quilt movement makes an important contribution to scholarship on the evolution and current status of the medium." —Fiberarts\ \ \ \ \ Textile Forum"The book exudes a conservative and distinguished spirit, offers impeccable print quality, and is crammed with information for quilters and their cultural community; thus it merits inclusion in any quilt library!" —Textile Forum\ \ \ Surface Design"This is a well-researched and beautifully illustrated introduction to quilt art, a field that has emerged from its historic origins and flourishes today as a dynamic expression of modern art." —Surface Design, Winter 2009\ \ \ \ \ Polish American Journal"This oversized book is full of vibrant colors of a few traditional quilts, but the majority are imaginative designs and creations of contemporary men and women." —Florence Waskelewicz Clowes, Polish American Journal, August 1, 2008\ — Florence Waskelewicz Clowes\ \ \ \ \ \ Museum Anthropology"A well-researched and beautiful book with 142 color photographs, including detail pictures of many of the quilts, Lenkowsky goes a long way towards accomplishing her goal of making the art quilt understandable and accessible to a wide audience." —Museum Anthropology, Vol. 32 no. 2\ \ \ \ \ Choice"Lushly illustrated, this volume is a feast for the eyes that will help to inspire not only quilters but also artists in other media.... Highly recommended." —Choice\ \ \ \ \ Deseret News"In quiltmaker/author Kate Lenkowsky's Contemporary Quilt Art, she educates readers with remarkable verbal and visual dexterity; she alters our perception of quilts, converting us to the religion of quilts as art. It is a revelatory experience.... The accompanying vivid color photographs of the artists' quilts is enough by itself to make you want to own this publication: Each photograph vibrates with crispness and saturated color. Indiana University Press deserves praise for what it has put together." —Deseret News\ \ \ \ \ Quilt Channel"Contemporary Quilt Art is a big, erudite, and beautifully produced book in the style done so well by university presses.... [T]his book is a must for any private or guild quilt library." —Quilt Channel, September 3, 2008\ \ \ \ \ Bloomington Herald-Times[Contemporary Quilt Art] . . . might not be considered a light summer read . . . but one that anyone interested in the visual arts will find difficult to close as its pages reveal images that can only please and stun with their richness of creation.\ \
