"Minstrel" Sylvia Einstein 2004 37"W x 38"L
Sylvia Einstein's style is all her own. With her eye for pattern in fabrics and her expertise working with block designs, her quilts are exuberant and full of motion. Her work has been shown on four continents and appeared in many prestigious exhibits, including Quilt National and Visions.
I purchased this quilt directly from Sylvia in 2005. I was attracted by the joy and motion which make me feel like dancing. The juxtaposition of the bright fabric in curved shapes and the rigid back and white stripes set at an angle contribute to the feeling of movement. The colorful center, against the wild black and white prints, resembles a garment waving in the wind.
The title is based on a song in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Mikado":
A wandering minstrel I --
A thing of shreds and patches,
Of ballads, songs and snatches,
And dreamy lullaby!
See more of Sylvia's work on her website: http://www.sheinstein.addr.com/
1 comment:
That is a Jazzy quilt to me!
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