Jean
Ray Laury designer - quilter - teacher - writer |
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Nationally acclaimed fabric artist Jean Ray Laury recently created five 9-foot long banners for the new San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust headquarters. The 2 1/2 year project will be available for viewing when the building opens in January 2009. The banners depict the river region's plants and wildlife and are categorized into particular areas:birds, insects, aquatic life, mammals and reptiles, and plants. The images are realistic so they can be used as educational tools but still convey a warmth and appeal with muted but bold hues. The banners represent what can happen when art intersects with archtecture. The material is industrial weight felt and the appliqued pieces are cut out and hand sewn, embelished with silkscreen printing, hand painting, and embroidery. Jean was a key figure in the renaissance of quilting nationwide the during 1970s and 1980s. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S.and overseas, including the International Quilt Festival, Houston installation in 1999 called "America's 100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century". |
Jean at the SJR Parkway & Conservation Trust Building Dedication
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