"Casa Mila Entryway" by Chris Daly 2011
This is quilt was completed for the Art Quilts Around the World "Barcelona Challenge"
I am fascinated by the works of Antoni Gaudi. His use of heavy structural elements against such delicate details intrigues me. When I started this challenge I had planned to create a project that focused on the colorful and delicate attributes of his buildings and the Park Guell. But my eyes kept drifting back to the structure, the incredible metalwork and columns supporting the viaducts of the Park Guell. I found my inspiration from a picture of the entrance doorway to Casa Mila (La Pedrera) taken at night. There was a warm glow of light coming from the building.
I created this piece on white cotton fabric using black Pigma markers, colored pencils and Jacquard Lumiere metallic gold paint. The quilting was done with Superior Threads black "Glitter", a holographic thread, and YLI invisible clear thread.
I created this piece on white cotton fabric using black Pigma markers, colored pencils and Jacquard Lumiere metallic gold paint. The quilting was done with Superior Threads black "Glitter", a holographic thread, and YLI invisible clear thread.
The majority of the quilts have been posted for this challenge. I invite you to visit and see everyone's contributions to the challenge.
2 comments:
Chris this is another masterpiece of yours truly so beautiful. I would love to see it in person. Want to see the sparkle from the glitter and to feel the deep obvious texture you are put into this piece. I enjoy being in that group with you there!
This is incredible, Chris -- what a vision you had! And the way you brought it to life is amazing. Your rendering makes me feel as though I'm actually there -- beautiful!
Diane
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