Name/Title
Striding lines : the unique story quilts of Rumi O'BrienEntry/Object ID
N9500.O27.S7Description
The gnarled branches of a beautiful old plum tree reach toward the sky. A mushroom hunter searches for morels among rolling hills. A small boat is tossed among the tumultuous waves of an angry sea. 'Striding Lines', an homage to Wisconsin artist and quilter Rumi O'Brien, presents these striking images of her work and many more, accompanied by descriptions that share the stories of each piece in the artist's own words. Each quilt represents a moment, often autobiographical, crafted with whimsy, revealing an inspired talent. Bobbie Malone reaches beyond the quilts to tell O'Brien's own story, from her initial foray into the quilting world to her developed dedication to the craft. Contributions from leaders in the art, textile and quilting community, including Melanie Herzog and Marin Hanson, contextualize O'Brien's work in the greater community of quiltmakers and artists. This book celebrates the life and ingenuity of a Japanese-born American immigrant whose oeuvre is equally Japanese and Wisconsinite-and entirely distinctive.Lexicon
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art quilts, artist monographs, quilts--japan, quilts--united statesBook Details
Author
Bobbie MalonePublisher
University of Wisconsin PressDate Published
2019Call No.
N9500.O27.S7ISBN
299325547, 9780299325541Notes
Length: 112