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Michael James, Quilt #150: Rehoboth Meander, 1993, machine pieced cotton and silk; machine quilted, 53 x 52 1⁄2 in. (134.6 x 133.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1994.76, © 1993, Michael F. James
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Quilt #150: Rehoboth Meander
- Artist
- Date
- 1993
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 53 x 52 1⁄2 in. (134.6 x 133.4 cm.)
- Copyright
- © 1993, Michael F. James
- Credit Line
- Gift of the James Renwick Alliance
- Mediums Description
- machine pieced cotton and silk; machine quilted
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Abstract — geometric
- Object Number
- 1994.76
Artwork Description
Michael James uses commercial cottons and silks to construct his quilts, blending the printed patterns into his designs. He hangs the fabrics on the wall of his studio, intuitively piecing together the different shapes and colors as he works. This piece represents a period in the artist’s work when he was moving away from a more traditional grid format. The jagged and curved edges create dramatic contrasts between the dark and light tones, while the continuous stripes of color make the bold shapes appear almost translucent.