We think of wood as hard and fabric as soft, but once construction begins the dichotomy between the two becomes fuzzy. The corners of woodwork are softened; the finish is made smooth to the touch. In creating a quilt the pieces are cut with hard, sharp edges so they they fit perfectly together, and the design is often emphasized by hard lines.
Michael will present a group of unusual and varied boxes along with a bench that beckons a body to rest a moment. Julie’s quilts use traditional quilt ... view more »
We think of wood as hard and fabric as soft, but once construction begins the dichotomy between the two becomes fuzzy. The corners of woodwork are softened; the finish is made smooth to the touch. In creating a quilt the pieces are cut with hard, sharp edges so they they fit perfectly together, and the design is often emphasized by hard lines.
Michael will present a group of unusual and varied boxes along with a bench that beckons a body to rest a moment. Julie’s quilts use traditional quilt patterns as a basic structure to explore color and composition.
MICHAEL BURNS
One of the few blessings of the last year has been time for uninterrupted work. Over the years I have accumulated and been given small pieces of beautiful wood, exotic, precious, and sometimes difficult to work, but lovely to look at and touch. So I had the time, the material, and the inspiration from two guys: Jim Krenov and Suda Kenji, both wonderful box makers. Jim made a variety of furniture, but he said to me once, “Michael, we are just box makers.” I was thrilled that he included me with him. Suda Kenji’s work I know only by photos. His work is stunning; it is simple in appearance, but he employs unfathomably difficult techniques.Friends and colleagues have gifted me wood, the right tools, support, and fellowship. Thanks Todd S., Josh S., Brian N., Greg S., Hugh H., Erik O., Linda T., Isaac F., Bob S., Joe A., and my sweetie, Julie.
JULIE BURNS
Each quilt in this series is based on a traditional quilt pattern: basketweave, nine patch, log cabin, and broken dishes. The pattern is repeated multiple times forming a strong structure to play within. The fabrics chosen and the colors used are manipulated to create interesting color relationships and surprising compositions. The many little pieces of fabric are pieced together on a machine, creating a sturdy surface. The quilts are filled with a layer of wool for warmth and durability. In the end, the quilt is held together by quilting stitches applied by hand. It is these little stitches that soften the quilt and give it texture, dimension, and the kiss of life.Inspiration for these quilts came from our coastal environment: sunsets, sunrises, the hint of spring, the life in tide pools
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