Sonia Ruiz – Time #3
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 in her journey, and the enduring legacy of her art.
This 3rd quilt has a colorful Aztec calendar broken open with Frida’s art coming out and surrounding Frida at her easel as she paints and has roots growing from her feet connecting to her Mexican heritage and to her art which surrounds her. This time period captures her agonizing and tumultuous marriage to Diego Rivera, her devastating miscarriages, and her explosive creative evolution.
Materials: commercial fabrics, Aztec sun cut out from an old t-shirt, red ribbon, raw edge appliqué, free motion stitching, photo transfer on cotton appliqué to felt fabric, yarn roots couched
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A very detailed quilt and I like the juxtaposition of breaking apart the Aztec calendar to Frida’s life. Bravo on your attention to detail.
I like your design very much, it really gives a sense of “her explosive creative evolution”. Very effective use of the small paintings.
Overall a very beautiful piece with good choice of colors.
Interesting work, full of details and well executed.
Your piece conveys so much emotion. What a wonderful design, composition and concept. Great attention to details and stitching. Great choice of colors for the mood. Just breathtaking. Bravo!
Numerous details combine to demonstrate the turmoil which must have been within her. Lovely work.
I am always in awe with the complexity of your pieces ! there are so many details in this one. I was wondering about the meaning of the butterflies as you use themoften ? is she trying to escape ?
A very interesting quilt with lots of details to convey your theme. The colours are bright and I always love to see the butterflies.
Very detailed and thoughtful work that represents this time of turmoil really well. I like the way that the ancient calendar is broken to allow the art to come tumbling out.
This is a nice addition to your series once more expressing your love for Frida. The complexity of your art always amazes me, bravo!