Pattern of Least Regret

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Pattern of Least Regret
65 in
x
45 in
x
2 in
(165 cm x 114 cm x 5 cm)
Year
1978
Photo Credit
Sam Sweezy
Price
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The “hearts” are created from her husband’s mended socks, and Einstein’s maiden name appears throughout the quilt on laundry labeling strips. During the 1970s, when soft sculpture was in vogue—especially among feminist artists—Einstein was working in this three-dimensional format. Throughout her long career, the grid has been an overwhelming visual impetus.
Materials
Fabric, socks converted to hearts; fabric sewn into pockets, ironed-on labels