Faithfulness

Textile

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image showcases a quilt with a mesmerizing geometric pattern, featuring rows of octagonal shapes transitioning from light blue to deep purple, all set against a dark background. Each octagon is bordered by small squares in vibrant red, adding contrast. The outer edges of the quilt are framed with a gradient of diamond shapes in various warm colors.

The image showcases a quilt with a mesmerizing geometric pattern, featuring rows of octagonal shapes transitioning from light blue to deep purple, all set against a dark background. Each octagon is bordered by small squares in vibrant red, adding contrast. The outer edges of the quilt are framed with a gradient of diamond shapes in various warm colors.

Name/Title

Faithfulness

Entry/Object ID

2007.3.1

Description

Quilted commission with ten rows of ten blocks of various shades of blue. The edges of the quilt are comprised of various warm colorings of squares.

Textile Type

Quilt

Category

Alumni Artist, On-Display at Calvin University, Design/Pattern/Shape

Made/Created

Artist

Roslyn Wolterstorff De Boer

Date made

2007

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

60 in

Width

60 in

General Notes

Note

Quilted commission with ten rows of ten blocks of various shades of blue. The edges of the quilt are comprised of various warm colorings of squares. Faithfulness has 100 blocks, representing the inspired response of each class of Calvin alumni to God's faithfulness during the 100 years of the Alumni Association. The traditional quilt block portrays Calvin's rich faith heritage. The blocks in "water" colors represent the earth. Each is built around a center, spreading out in rings, like ripples created when a rock is dropped into water. Our actions generate ripples in our world, influencing it in ways beyond our imagination. The many different fabrics used in each block show diversity and create a sense of depth and movement while the quilting lines mimic ocean waves. The small squares and diamonds in "fire" colors portray Calvin alumni spreading God's love and light throughout the world. Sashes between blocks show the supporting network of connections among alumni - bridges between people, communities, countries and cultures. Leafy quilting lines in the sashes symbolize life and growth. In the border, the diamonds represent Calvin alumni holding hands, encircling the globe.