Sonia Ruiz – Time #2
In this art quilt series I will explore the passage of time using the 25 ton Aztec sun calendar and Frida Kahlo’s life journey. Each quilt will represent a different time or stage of her journey, and the enduring legacy of her art.
This second quilt represents Frida’s physical suffering following the 1925 bus accident that left her with a shattered spine, pelvic injuries and permanent chronic pain. The broken sun calendar depicts the feeling like time stood still during her unimaginable physical pain.
Materials: commercial fabrics, hand dyed calendar fabric, gauze, red ribbon, raw edge appliqué, free motion quilting, thread sketching, photo transfer of Fridas “The Broken Column Painting (1944)”
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Gorgeous quilt. I love the composition, the choice of fabric and the story you tell through the piece. Great attention to details and I love the butterfly details symbolizing freedom and hope. Bravo!
Simple yet elegant and powerful depiction of her dramatic story, well done!
Beautiful quilt where the composition, design elements and fabrics work together to tell the story and make us feel the pain. The texture of Frida’s skirt is amazing!
It’s hard to imagine the pain she went through – and how different medical care would have been today.
A very moving piece. All the details are so beautiful. I especially like the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This piece really impresses me.
I was immediately attracted by Frida’s skirt and the movement you gave to it ! Frida’s story is always moving.
A great illustration of a difficult story. I like the texture of Frida’s skirt and I like the butterflies.
A sad story that is beautifully illustrated by the way that you have placed Frieda in the broken calendar. Your stitching and choice of fabric is great. Well done
Frida’s story is always very moving and full of sadness, and you managed to express this in your work. Her face expresses sadness and strength. The combination of materials is very interesting.
I have always admired Frida’s paintings and understand the suffering she had in her life. Framing her against the Aztec was an innovative idea. I not sure the material for her skirt is the one to use.. maybe silk organza. The cacti are distracting elements.
A great way of demonstrating the pain by using the fractures sun calendar. I am intrigued to see how your series develops.
The horrible corset reminds us of the unbearable pain she had to endure. Placing her in front of the broken calendar makes the time stand still. Love that flowing skirt and the butterflies. Beautiful piece!
Beautiful illustration of this difficult portion of Frieda’s life. Unlike others, I find your choice of gauze or cheesecloth to be the perfect choice for Frieda’s dress. I see in it the struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life. Placed against the Aztec calendar creates a centering effect. The details you have added keep bringing me back again and again.