In the section of Art Quilts, there was one particular exhibit what I was absolutely fascinated with. "Purdah" by Linzi Upton, was a wonderful piece of work, and one of the stewards was extremely patient while I tried to photograph all the individual layers.
This is an extract from the show guide... "after purchasing a black shawl at a world music festival, I researched Purdah and the complex reasons that Muslim women have for wearing a covering garment. The juxtaposition of the practise of purdah as a means to hide or reveal is explored in this connecting series of hangings".
This is an extract from the show guide... "after purchasing a black shawl at a world music festival, I researched Purdah and the complex reasons that Muslim women have for wearing a covering garment. The juxtaposition of the practise of purdah as a means to hide or reveal is explored in this connecting series of hangings".
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| The outer layer was black, and beautifully embroidered with black threads... | ...next was a layer of black voile, the edge trimmed with sequins... |
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| ...a black quilted layer, with a solitary embroidered motif... | ...another layer of voile, this time a vibrant orange, again trimmed with sequins... |
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| ...more of the motifs embroidered onto this layer, the quilting designs really show up on the back of this layer... | ...a layer of hot pink voile next, again trimmed with sequins along the lower edge... |
...and finally this stunning piece of work is fully revealed. Beautifully quilted and embellished with sequins and Shiska mirrors. This really was an incredible amount of work, and has to be one of the most incredible creations that I've ever see.
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