Name/Title
Quiltmaker 9Entry/Object ID
2022.1Description
This oil on canvas painting by Eluster Richardson features his mother, Amanda Richardson. Starting in 2004, Eluster began documenting his mother and her passion for quilting in a series of paintings. In this portrait, Amanda is seated in a chair looking down at a quilt she is sewing. Her hands pull at the quilt to adjust the fabric. Amanda is placed on the left of the composition with her quilt filling the rest of the space, providing viewers a glimpse of her quilt design. Eluster paints a calm, geometric background filled with neutral purple tones. The simple background invites viewers to explore Amanda’s focus while practicing her craft. Speaking on his quilt series, Eluster stated that the paintings honor the legacy of his mother and her craft through his own craft of painting. He wanted to depict her passion with his passion, so that they both may live on together.Acquisition
Accession
2022.1Source or Donor
Mr. and Mrs. Eluster RichardsonAcquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Museum Purchase made possible by a contribution from Wendy and Nick AdamsMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Richardson, ElusterRole
ArtistDate made
2010Interpretative Labels
Label
Eluster Richardson
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Richardson began painting in the third grade, and while he never stopped drawing and painting, it wasn't until retiring from an engineering career that the artist could fully concentrate on honing his craft. Richardson's fascination with family traditions and history, particularly the people and places of North Florida, has resulted in a body of work that is treasured by history and art lovers of the region.Created By
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February 17, 2022