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| New units Sixteen Patch blocks, arranging for contrast. |
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| Finish, 16" x 29" Modern Quilt, Minimalist Geometric design, #2, machine quilted. |
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| #2 MMG, Washed and dried for optimum texture. |
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| The weather has been warm and mostly clear, Santa Monica Bay. |
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| My Bright Modern Sampler Quilt, hand quilting in progress. |
Hello, from Rancho Palos Verdes! Where summer's not over yet!
I know in a lot of areas the kids have gone back to school and be that as it may, here along the coast the weather has warmed up and the skies are mostly clear so it finally seems like summer.
Sunglasses, flipflops and sun hats are still in use.
Last week I finished my small Modern Quilt experiment, Minimalist Geometric Design #2 or MMG#2. I know I have lots of fun naming my projects, I love words, some can relate, some can't.
Hand quilting progress on my Bright Modern Quilt has been made, slow but sure.
Last week I took time to research Mid Century Modern Abstract artists and found exciting examples of color and design.
Ellsworth Kelly, John Mclaughlin, Ann Truitt and Karl Benjamin are known for pioneering 'Hard Edge' design. 'Hard Edge' is 'a style that includes geometric shapes with clearly defined edges', opposite of Impressionism where color and line are blurred.
Their work 'emphasized line, color and form often using bright color.'
The 'big four' Los Angeles based classic artists of Geometric Abstraction, mid century were Karl Benjamin, Lorser Feitelson, John McLaughlin and Frederick Hammersley, 'they produced vibrant geometric abstractions.'
If you want some fun take time to research these artists and their amazing work.
There's a lot more to mid century art than Mondrian or Atomic.
That my quilt friends is the news from the rancho.
Where I'm remembering to be thankful and getting to the roots of what 'Modern' art is really all about, it's still summer after all.
What have you worked on this week?
I'll be by to visit.
That blue in the bay is amazing....and even better against the colour of the cliff (if it is a cliff!). Seeing that view can't help but give you inspiration for your creations.
ReplyDeleteThat blue is gorgeous, yes. The ocean reflects what's going on in the sky. If it's cloudy then the water is grey, always changing, always inspiring.
DeleteI always love your use of colors and the colors you choose to use. :) MMG2 looks so neat set in that creamy white.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann.
DeleteYes, that creamy white is Kona Cotton Snow. I think it's a great contrast color bringing out the best in whatever color it's next to.
I don't know all those artists but a quick look tells me I want to learn some more -thanks for the prompt. I really like the projects you are working on at the moment .
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kaja. I like to 'delve' into the art world once in a while for inspiration, getting into the why and what for of different styles.
ReplyDeleteNot only colors but personalities and history are involved in every genre.
Interesting history of modern quilts. I enjoy hand quilting and later have memories of what was happening around me when I look at something I hand quilted.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that what it's all about Pamela? When creating becomes a reflection of our life then it is art.
DeleteInteresting post. I just recently fell into the Mid-Century Modern rabbit hole, myself. I'm definitely going to look into these personalities. Your quilts, especially #2 MMG, are lovely. I like those lines. And the bright stars are so happy.
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