I love figural art.
The human figure in art is classic and universal. It has echoed since the beginning of time. I have chosen work that is marked by an emphasis of the figure. I am in awe of the work created by these artists. For me, the work shows consummate skill and creative talent.
Recently, I find myself adding figural elements to my own work. They help me create a visual narrative of the places I depict in some of my quilts. The human figure helps me to create a sense of character and context.
Valerie S. Goodwin, guest curator
List of selected artists and works, linked to statement and/or detail image provided by the artist
The Basket Maker, 43" x 49"
ALICE BEASLEY
Finding Her Way, H52 x W74 inches
LINDA COLSH
Bingo!, 20" x 31" x 21"
SUSAN ELSE
It's a NEW Day! - Obama, 50" x 54"
DEBRA GABEL
Exiting Eden with Eve Starting up the Pick-up, 52 x41
ELLIE KRENECK
Reconciliation, 22 x 23
ELLEN LINDNER
Southern Heritage - Southern Shame, 40 x 30
GWENDOLYN MAGEE
Heidi, 30 x 50
NYSHA NELSON
African Praise Dance , 54.5"w x 45.5"h
SONJA OHLMANN
Finally, A Quilt for Tizia, 29" w x 34.5" h
PIXELADIES (Deb Cashatt and Kris Sazaki)
Yoga 101: The Banana Split Pose, 42" x 53"
PAM RUBERT
Awakening, 24" x 22"
LURA SCHWARZ SMITH
Woman: Hidden Strength, 15"W x 20"H
KATE THEMEL
Tourist Season, 45.5 w x 34 h
LENI LEVENSON WIENER
Waiting, 45h" x 33w"
JAYNE WILLOUGHBY SCOTT
Go Figural!
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NYSHA NELSON HEIDI |
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LENI LEVENSON WIENER TOURIST SEASON |
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ALICE BEASLEY THE BASKET MAKER |
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DEBRA GABEL IT'S A NEW DAY! - OBAMA |
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KATE THEMEL WOMAN: HIDDEN STRENGTH |
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SONJA OHLMANN AFRICAN PRAISE DANCE |
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JAYNE WILLOUGHBY SCOTT WAITING |
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DEB CASHATT FINALLY, A QUILT FOR TIZIA |
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ELLIE KRENECK EXITING EDEN WITH EVE STARTING UP THE PICK -UP |
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ELLEN LINDNER RECONCILIATION |
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SUSAN ELSE BINGO! |
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LURA SCHWARZ SMITH AWAKENING |
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GWENDOLYN MAGEE SOUTHERN HERITAGE - SOUTHERN SHAME |
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