Zhang Kui Vanquisher of Covid

This art quilt was designed by Keri Thompson, daughter of the quilt artist. Keri majored in Chinese Art and Literature and drew this picture while contemplating our present Covid pandemic in the world. Sue traced her daughter's image and executed it as an art quilt. Technique is thread sketching using black thread on white cotton. Some shading, as on the shoes, is done with Micron 05 archival ink. The "Covid ball" is appliquéd and embellished with red french knots of embroidery floss. Zhang Kui is a mythical Chinese deity traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of evil beings. We hope he is actively fighting this worldwide enemy known as the virus Covid-19 and all its variants!!