Ancient Directions

Name/Title

Ancient Directions

Entry/Object ID

1996.01.02

Made/Created

Artist

Alison Goss

Date made

1991

Place

City

Durango

State/Province

Colorado

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

67 in

Width

80 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Artist Commentary

Label

"Coming from an academic background that involved no formal art training but lots of home sewing, I saw quiltmaking as a very enjoyable and exciting craft, However, over time I have found it necessary to learn more and more about artistic principles, in order to express important ideas and feelings. Inspiration from Pueblo pottery and a strong appreciation for the Native American way of life led to the creation of this quilt. The central image was drafted in mirror-image perspective, and each small section was machine pieced to paper, using a method I have developed to ensure all the pieces fit together accurately."

Research Notes

Notes

Awards Won: Best Wall Quilt 1991

General Notes

Note Type

Materials Used

Note

Cottons

Note

Named as one of "The 20th Century's 100 Best American Quilts"

Note Type

Techniques Used

Note

Machine pieced, machine quilted