Description

An art quilt featuring a heron watching and waiting patiently looking out over a body of water.

Willow leaves hang overhead and purple iris are blooming behind her.  Swamp grass stands tall on the left and we can see a bit of setting sun reflected on the water.

In symbolic literature the heron is largely a solitary creature and one with much patience as she hunts for dinner.  She loves diversity and is not a traditionalist, is self reliant and unconventional.  No wonder she speaks to me!

The heron is painted with textile paints the swamp grass, willow leaves and iris flowers are cut from painted non-woven product and stitched to the surface.  The iris leaves, rocks, water and background are all hand dyed fabric.

Quilted with polyester thread.  There is a hanging sleeve on the back.  Signed below iris.

This work measures 31″ x 21″.