About the Artist:

Andrea Barrett is a contemporary quilter and lover of color, shape, and composition. While many of her quilts reflect a close adherence to the "tyranny of geometry," and are characterized by precise cutting, piecing, and quilting, she also revels in embracing the uncertainty and adventure of improvisational work. She aspires always to put color in motion across the space of a quilt. Andrea has been quilting since 2019 and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. 

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Suffering, Sacrifice, and Strength, 44” X 44.5”

Statement:

"Inspired by the Mothers of Gynecology monument in Montgomery, Alabama, this quilt commemorates the lives of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsy, three enslaved women whose bodies were used without their consent for experimental gynecological surgeries by Dr. J. Marion Sims in the 1840s in Montgomery, Alabama. Here the imagery of their injured wombs is represented as plant pods that, like their riven bodies, may nurture life, hope and possibility. Sims conducted multiple surgeries on each of these women without anesthesia, including operating on Anarcha, who is estimated to have been 13 years old when first treated by Sims, 30 times before her surgeries were declared a success."

About the Artist:

Bobbi creates textile art from her studio in DeLand, Florida. Bobbi is a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, with undergraduate majors in studio art and speech communication. She earned her MAT degree from Stetson in Education/Humanities. Following graduation Bobbi had a 35+ year career in commercial printing and stationery product design. She now devotes all her time to her studio practice. Bobbi discovered art quilting around 2011. She brought to her textile work her interest in visual storytelling. Her methods are mostly self-taught, involving original surface design with acrylic paints and collage construction. Bobbi exhibits widely, receiving numerous awards. She is a juried art member of Studio Art Quilt Associates.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Three Yellow Doors, 48” x 58”

Statement:

"Three Yellow Doors is a visual autobiography built in the language of memory and dream. Near the end of the sidewalk, from a safe landing place, I can reconstruct my life through dwellings: the household of my childhood, the household of my married life, the household where I am now. I have placed them in the suggestion of a fairytale forest. Early in constructing this quilt, the building renderings were significantly more realistic, as I gave attention to accuracy in perspective and proportions. Only as I began to skew those elements, also adding transparent layers to push the homes further into the background, did the story begin to feel real. My friends the birds are with me in the foreground: faithful observers and messengers."

About the Artist:

"My journey as a quilter began in 1997, and ever since I have worked to nurture quilting communities while sharing my work in exhibitions across France, the United States, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Shaped by a family history of diaspora, war, and resilience, I am drawn to the ways people create beauty even in the harshest of times—a thread that runs through all of my art. Quilts, with their visceral familiarity, provide the framework through which I explore this balance of struggle and beauty, whether by giving presence to overlooked individuals or drawing from the utilitarian traditions of women whose needlework was often their only artistic voice."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

In Her Hands, 34” x 31”

Statement:

"This work is made using as inspiration three pieces of fabric dyed by a dear friend who passed away last year. Her hands touched the cloth; her artistry lives in each fiber. I constructed the quilt to honor her creative spirit and our shared love of textiles. In this TRIO, each panel stands on its own, yet together they hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and inspiration. This work is not only a visual composition—it is an act of storytelling, loss, and enduring connection."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Japan Revisited II, 38” x 38”

Statement:

"I began quilting while living in Japan, where I was deeply influenced by that culture's aesthetic values—simplicity, natural materials, and craftsmanship. This work is deliberate, allowing the fabric itself to speak, creating visual space for quiet reflection and connection. Rooted in Japanese aesthetics, this piece reflects my continued appreciation for restraint, balance, and the quiet power of the understated."

About the Artist:

Janice Chiaffredo lives in Gainesville, Georgia with her husband, Bob, and has been part of SAQA since 2016. Her fiber art is all about rich textures and layering sheer fabrics with recycled and repurposed materials. Influenced by her work in theatrical costuming, her pieces have a playful sense of drama and movement. Janice also draws inspiration from her anthropology studies, and is especially fascinated by ancient dwellings and their connection to architecture, which shows up in her work. Waterways—like oceans, rivers, lakes and waterfalls—that Janice has lived next to inspire her with their ever-changing patterns and textures, weaving an organic rhythm into her designs. Her art invites you to explore textures while thinking about history, sustainability, and change. With her creative mix of influences, Janice continues to explore new possibilities in fiber art.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Three Moons Rising, 42” x 30”

Statement:

"Three Moons Rising is a textile triptych of one's life journey. The first moon rises over the new birth in the canyon where towering walls shelter new beginnings. The second moon ascends over the plateau, illuminating the path of a mature person navigating responsibility and self-discovery. The third moon glimmers above the river valley, bathing an elder in gentle light near flowing waters. Hand-dyed textiles, created pottery pieces, and vintage deer skin combine as an imagined landscape inviting the viewer to enter and contemplate their own time within the landscape."

About the Artist:

"I am a textile artist deeply inspired by the expressive possibilities of fabric and thread. After 30 years teaching art to children, I’ve devoted myself to the daily practice of artmaking in my mountain studio, where I strive to create beauty and uplift viewers through each piece. My work is rooted in curiosity and technical challenge—every quilt or collage begins as a fresh problem to resolve, never repeat. I am passionate about hand stitching: the meditative rhythm connects me to long traditions and allows me to improvise with color, texture, and embellishments. Cotton, silk, and beadwork—often repurposed or precious materials—find layered meanings in my creations as I explore new collage and slow-stitching techniques. Being part of Studio Art Quilts Associates (SAQA) connects me with a talented community of fiber artists committed to mutual growth and creative collaboration."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Dancing With Joy, 60” x 60

Statement:

"The number three for me symbolizes balance and harmony. Circles evoke completion and perfection. These values are all-important to me at this late stage of my life. The three bold circles represent flowers for me, floating above a myriad of smaller circles, all dancing with exuberant joy and breaking free from the confinement of the quilt square."

About the Artist:

Tanya fell in love with traditional quilt making over 25 years ago inspired by the ability to form pattern through fabrics. Her goal is to create works of textile art that incorporate her passion for learning using various textile art techniques. By combining her engineering roots with an intuitive approach, she hopes to share with others her love of colors, textures, and patterns, combining the beauty and intricacies of the natural and man-made worlds in thoughtfully designed works of art.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Wisdom of T(h)rees, 42” x 58”

Statement:

"Wisdom of T(h)rees is a quilted triptych inspired by the quiet strength of Japanese maple trees and the symbolic power of the number three. Each of the three panels represents a stage of existence: birth, life, and death. These phases mirror the natural cycle of the maple tree, which moves through the seasons with grace and silent wisdom. The number three holds deep meaning across many cultures. For the ancient philosopher Pythagoras, it symbolized harmony, wisdom, and understanding—a perfect number that unites beginning, middle, and end. This symbolism is central to the artwork: three panels, three stitched layers, three chances to reflect on the patterns that shape all life."

About the Artist:

Maggie Dillon is a textile artist who fell in love with fabric while working in a quilt shop during college. Her journey began with self-taught experimentation and has evolved into creating nature-inspired, narrative-driven art quilts. After a fifteen-year series of appliqué portraits, she has embraced pieced designs featuring organic curves and natural scenes. A proud member of SAQA and MQG, she values the connection and inspiration found in community and is passionate about sharing her process through teaching and workshops. Her goal is to inspire a sense of creativity in others. Maggie has won a number of awards in fine art exhibitions and textile art shows. She has a B.A. in Fine Art from Flagler College, Saint Augustine and is a Juried Artist member with Studio Art Quilt Associates.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Cottage Garden Runners, 50” x 40”

Statement:

"Cottage Garden Runners draws inspiration from the enchanting beauty of cottage gardens, particularly during the vibrant season of spring. This piece celebrates the harmony of nature and the whimsical presence of animals, creating an interplay of texture, color, and form that reflects the organic rhythms of the natural world. From the rich hues of blooming flowers to the playful movements of garden creatures, this piece invites viewers to reconnect with simple joys. It serves as a reminder of the magic that lies within the gardens we cherish, encouraging us to pause and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Morning Maidens, 60” x 45”

Statement:

"Morning Maidens captures the quiet intimacy of a day on the lake shared by three friends. It invites the viewer to step into a serene, almost dreamlike moment—one that feels both personal and universal. The composition is imbued with a sense of voyeurism, as though the scene is glimpsed from behind the sheltering trunk of a tree. This perspective emphasizes the feeling of quiet observation, evoking the sense of being an unseen participant in a private, cherished memory."

About the Artist:

"Creativity started at a young age, painting my nails, paint by numbers, embroidery, making doll clothes. Today I work with fabric, dyes, beads, ribbon, found materials, paper, and anything I think I can turn into something. My passion is fabric textiles; I am inspired by the tactile feel of the fabric in my hand and the ability to manipulate it to the desired image in my head. Color enhances a mood, bright, fun and cheery—or somber and reflective. The balance of both captures a time and place or a quiet moment to enjoy."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

We Are All In This Together, 34” x 26”

Statement:

"A simple can of sardines."

About the Artist:

Maxine Hess is a mixed media artist originally from Boston, Massachusetts, currently living and working in Woodstock, Georgia. Hess has exhibited nationally and internationally including Shenyang, China, New York City, Los Angeles, and other major cities in the U.S. Her work has been reviewed in HyperAllergic, W Magazine, ArtsATL and has been featured in a number of other publications. Hess has received numerous awards.. Her work can be found in several private collections in the U.S.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Impromptu Jazz Trio, 60” x 24”

Statement:

"I was working on a series of portraits of jazz musicians when I read the description for the TRIO exhibit. One of the examples was a jazz trio. I have completed eight portraits so far. For this exhibit I chose three: Willie “The Lion” Smith, pianist; Benny Goodman, clarinetist; and Herbie Mann, flautist. Willie was considered by Duke Ellington to be “the greatest influence of all the great jazz piano players.” Benny Goodman was considered to be “one of the greatest clarinetists of all time.” Herbie Mann was one of the first jazz musicians to specialize in the flute. I don’t know if they ever played together as a trio, but it made sense to me to group these “greats” together. These artists contributed to the world of music their unique interpretation of jazz."

About the Artist:

"My textile story begins in Montana where I grew up in a large family. Some of our dresses were made from flour sacks, and I thought it was rather wonderful that the flour came in fabric that could be made into clothes, the scraps of which were then made into quilts by my mother and grandmother. From this early love for fabric, it was a natural progression to quilter and then art quilter. Life has taken me from Montana to many corners of the world. Wherever I go, I search out the textiles of that place because, for me, the textiles tell the story. In my art that is the whole idea: let the textiles tell their story."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Mosque of the Three Doors, 32” x 35”

Statement:

"The Mosque of the Three Doors is located in the old city of Kairouan, Tunisia. Built in the 9th century, it has the oldest carved and decorated mosque facade in the Islamic world. It is also one of the few well-preserved buildings from this period. The façade is based on a symmetrical panel of three horseshoe arches of dressed stone supported by columns and capitals reclaimed from antiquity. The bands above the arches contain inscriptions and carved tiles of rosettes. This ancient mosque is an elegant example of the power of three in architecture."

About the Artist:

"Drawing from my experiences as an avid scuba diver and a former nurse, my artwork is shaped by the mysteries that exist beneath the surface—whether it is the world beneath the waves or the complexity found in the human body. These experiences have fostered a profound curiosity about the natural world and our place in it, and my hope is to awaken that same curiosity in others through my art. By employing layered color and form, I aim to create pieces that encourage viewers to look closer, rediscovering the beauty that often remains unseen."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

One Fish, Two Fish, Sushi, 30” x 29”

Statement:

"Three fish cavort under the waves in this lighthearted piece. One is destined for the dinner plate.."

About the Artist:

This artist’s fiber arts journey began 25 years ago when she began to blend her early experience in sewing with skills from a long career in business communications, photography, graphic arts, and print production. Her recent fiber art focuses on images from nature and abstract concepts— expressed through fiber and surface design techniques. She lives in Lutz, Florida and has lived in the Tampa Bay area most of her life.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

The End of the Caterpillar is the Beginning of the Butterfly, 27” x 27”

Statement:

"The caterpillar crawls along, eating leaves until one day it stops to spin a chrysalis. How does it know how to spin that chrysalis? How does it recreate itself in its cocoon to emerge as a beautiful butterfly fluttering above a new world? It is a miracle! Perhaps it is possible that each of us can emerge to fly to new heights if we engage with the miracles of life. The colors, marks, dimensional & sewn imagery are chosen to evoke the energy and emotion of this miracle ."

About the Artist:

Karol Kusmaul (b. 1954, Bloomington, Illinois) M.F.A. in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design, has practiced fiber art for decades, exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions worldwide. Specializing in collaged portraiture, and activist art with themes against gun violence in the United States and violence and war in general, Kusmaul also enjoys creating landscapes and still life work both by hand and machine. Her work often melds fiber, collage, and paint, as well as vintage and upcycled materials. She is the proud founder of a small international group of fiber artists called Cloth in Common, clothincommon.com. Kusmaul has been an active member and held leadership roles for years in Studio Art Quilt Associates, a large international group of fiber artists. Kusmaul currently lives and works in Inverness, FL.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Not My People, 40” x 27”

Statement:

"This quilt relates to a major change of mind experienced recently by a loved one. There are three time periods represented, beginning at the bottom with: temptation, chaos, selfish choices, irresponsibility, immaturity, breaking rules and laws. Yet, a base of goodness. Followed by, in the center: incarceration, consequences, punishment, loss of freedom, autonomy, and control. Loneliness, discomfort. “These are not my people!” Change of heart and mind. Exercise. And finally, at the top: release, space, choices, gratitude, motivation for a better path. Self-respect. A fresh start, smooth sailing, but still facing evil temptations and the threat of captivity/recidivism ."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Triple Etude, 33” x 28”

Statement:

"The result of an effort to conserve paper, three blind-contour figure studies from my sketchbook overlapped. Each was rendered in a different color ink. The combined drawings were transferred to a quilted panel and then collaged with fabric prints. Parts of each figure appear in front of or behind another, creating a merging and re-emerging of the forms. When one foot broke the boundary of the background panel, a border was added by hand to accommodate that necessary foot and extend the substrate."

About the Artist:

Laura Leiden is an award-winning artist working across calligraphy, painting, jewelry, and fiber art quilts. She holds a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and an MAE from the Rhode Island School of Design and was a Fulbright Art Scholar. Her quilts have been featured in solo exhibitions at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation and the Sautee Nacoochee Center and juried into the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Inspired by nature, poetry, and texture, Laura’s work is an evolving exploration of color and form across diverse media.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Tipping Point, 32” x 37”

Statement:

"Tipping Point refers to the three stages of change about belief in climate change. There are the people who don't believe in it, and, on the other side, the people who do. The middle stage is the tipping point ---when enough people believe it to make real changes in their daily living, like a wave crashing to the beach. Build up, then peak, then huge momentum."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Women United, 41.5” x 30”

Statement:

"Women united together can have more strength than singly. Initially I thought of these as my three sisters, but realized it could be any group of women."

About the Artist:

Candi started sewing in 2007 after taking a beginner traditional quilting class. In 2015, she had her first taste of improvisational quilting during a workshop with Sherri Lynn Wood and was hooked. Patchwork and piecing are her passions. She uses her science background in her creative approach: creating a formula, testing a hypothesis, and asking “what if” as she improvisationally creates her compositions on the design wall.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

CandiLand II: Carnival, 45” x 55”

Statement:

"Carnival is the result of an exploration of pathways, both straight and circular, and all the surprises along the way. All elements were free hand cut and improv/inset pieced."

About the Artist:

After retiring as a high school art teacher, Suz Mariano is now a Florida-based art quilter and fiber artist. Having come from a fine arts background rather than traditional quilting gives her a rich design foundation and unique perspective to explore her new niche in the creative world. Her art quilts demonstrate a unique vision of form, color, texture, spatial contrasts, layering, and always a bit of the unexpected. She loves to surprise her viewers with unusual embellishments and secondary materials that push traditional boundaries and add a distinctive touch to her work. Suz views all of art to be a conversation between maker, material and viewer. She encourages viewers to experience her work and, hopefully, realize that art resists singular meaning and response. Suz has begun slowly showing locally but is a three-time Cherrywood finalist and First place winner in an AQS group challenge.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Garden of Tropical Delights, 36” x 34.5”

Statement:

"Inspiration for this quilt came from the imagery in my own ‘tropical’ paradise. It is an ode of sorts to the critters and flora that abound and were once completely foreign to this northerner’s vision. Analogous colors are juxtaposed with a play on their complements. Layering and placement of images and textures creates tension and movement that carries the eye throughout this piece. My trio of geckos inhabits this world of wonder, but are they exploring in awe, playing tag, or looking for an escape from this all-encompassing paradise? That is up to the viewer, as paradise can be defined in so many ways and is unique to each individual and their life experiences."

About the Artist:

Phyllis (Perlie) Petrillo Maheu is a fiber artist with a deep passion for surface design and fabric manipulation. Her work explores the endless possibilities of cloth through dyeing, screen printing, cyanotype, and an evolving array of experimental techniques. Phyllis has earned Best of Show awards, has been featured in Fiber Arts Magazine, and has had a solo exhibition at Broward Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale. Each piece created reflects her imagination and her commitment to exploring new ideas, while inviting viewers to connect with the beauty and complexity of surface design.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Dancing Girls, 27” x 29”

Statement:

"Inspired by an African film full of rhythm, color and spirit, Dancing Girls was born from a moment of deep visual and emotional connection. I was captivated by the graceful movement of the women, the vibrant music, and the stunning dresses that swirled with energy. Through fabric, thread, and dye, I brought these images to life— translating that joy into a fiber art quilt. Each figure in Dancing Girls celebrates fun, happiness, and the freedom of movement. The textures and colors reflect a sense of rhythm and unity, and invite the viewer to feel the music in their own body. This piece is a joyful tribute to feminine energy, cultural beauty, and the universal language of dance."

About the Artist:

Born in Afghanistan, Natalie moved, at the age of five, to Paris, France where she lived for 10 years. Her elementary and secondary education took place in French schools, until she was sent to a boarding school in North Wales for the final two years of her schooling and a crash course in English. She later worked in research and development for a small company in Oklahoma and is now retired. The first few years of retirement were devoted to caring for her granddaughters and learning traditional patchwork. She quickly gravitated towards portraiture and landscapes. In recent years, she has continued to explore this style, often using slides taken by her parents in Afghanistan. These images have inspired narrative quilts, using her own hand-dyed fabrics. Her artistic journey has continued to evolve through screen printing on fabric, adding a new layer of depth and dimension to her work.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Poetry of the Sea, 58.5” x 58.5”

Statement:

"Oceans abound in colorful creatures and micro as well as macroalgae. The rich resources of the untamed ocean flora, full of color, beauty, symmetry, shape and function are exhilarating. I tried to imagine some of those colorful seaweeds, which are not only primary oxygen absorbers and carbon dioxide sources, but are also home to fish which live and hide amongst them, and rich sources of biopharmaceuticals."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Re-Circled, 46” x 32”

Statement:

"This abstract textile collage exploration features three large, negative circles along with tri-circles and shapes of varying sizes, fiber types (silk, rayon, polyester, Jacquard) and eras (50-year-old recycled Japanese kimonos, 30-year-old rayon dress recycled, present day polyester). Textile inks and thermofax silk screens were used to create the background for the playful collage."

About the Artist:

"I am a Florida artist working in improvisational design using commercially printed textiles. Areas of interest include geometrics, high contrast colors, applique, and free motion quilting. I have been a SAQA member for eight years and thoroughly enjoy the continued high-quality resources, training, and events while thriving upon its wonderful global community."

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Dance With Me, 33” x 36”

Statement:

"Trained as a classical pianist in my youth, I was inspired by the theme TRIO as it relates to music's timing, as in 1,2,3...1,2,3...1,2,3... Then, I naturally thought of a waltz and twirling around the room in dance. The square is often used to pattern the steps taken in a dance, moving in different orientations across the floor. This piece was designed using 3's as a guide; can you see different collections of 3's? Doesn't the square make you want to dance?"

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Sun, Surf, and Sand, 40” x 40”

Statement:

"Sun, surf and sand is a winning trio to coastal inhabitants and tourists!"

About the Artist:

Sandy is a self-taught fiber artist whose work is distinguished by vibrant color, whimsical forms, and playful sensibility. She has cultivated a unique artistic voice through curiosity, experimentation, and an intuitive approach to materials. Her work includes wall hangings, soft sculpture, and mixed-media textile works, each infused with imagination and joy. Drawing inspiration from folklore, nature, and everyday wonder, Sandy transforms yarn, thread, fabric, and other textiles into expressive pieces that blur boundaries between fine art and craft. Emphasizing texture, bold palettes, and unexpected combinations, her work invites viewers into spaces of delight, surprise, and discovery. Celebrated for her distinctive perspective, Sandy continues to expand her vision through exploration and storytelling. Her art is both visually striking and emotionally uplifting, encouraging audiences to embrace creativity, play, and wonder. Through each piece, she reimagines the tactile language of fiber as a vessel for imagination and connection.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Three Little Birds, 32” x 24”

Statement:

"I believe I was meant to be an island girl. Whether in the Florida Keys or the Caribbean, I feel at home when surrounded by turquoise waters, soft sand beaches, and colorful buildings. The islands' joyful energy and friendly people inspire me daily. Drawing from the spirit of Bob Marley, I’ve imagined my perfect seaside sanctuary. A gentle sea breeze through lacey curtains, a morning coffee, and vibrant birds greeting the day bring me a profound sense of peace. My art reflects this joyful connection to nature and the endless possibilities that each new day brings."

About the Artist:

Candace Hackett Shively’s work emerges from insistent, tenacious thoughts: about interactions, injustices, current events, an experience, a place, or a question. Ms. Shively uses fabric, drawings, paint, and photographs to montage images, sometimes working directly with the materials and sometimes digitally montaging media before printing onto fabric. She then “draws” on the compositions with thread. The stitching is where the work finds life. Ms. Shively has lived all over the U.S., but she credits her childhood in the San Francisco Bay Area for nurturing her creativity. She studied printmaking and photography as an undergraduate while completing a degree in English with an unofficial Art minor. She found her true medium, the art quilt, in a breakthrough graduate exhibit for her interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Humanities, focusing on writing and art. After retiring from a career in education and moving to Georgia, she is relishing more time for her art quilts.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Entanglements, 30” x 24.5”

Statement:

"We think we know where we belong. We imagine boxes and categories for ourselves. We sort others into containers as well. But every “box” is connected—indeed entangled—with others. Ribbons of relationship tie all of us in unexpected ways."

About the Artist:

Ellen Simon has been making quilts since the mid-1970’s. In 1996 she started a retail quilt business, Carolina Quiltmaker, in Columbia, SC. Now called Coastal Quilter, Ellen and her husband work out of their home studio in Parrish, creating t-shirt and memory quilts, and providing long-arm quilting services. Ellen’s first love is making art quilts. She enjoys working in a series, experimenting with surface design techniques and different materials. Ellen is currently serving as co-rep for the SAQA Florida region and the leader of SAQA Pod 3-Sarasota. She is also a member of Friendship Knot Quilters.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Circles of Life, 39” x 34”

Statement:

"From Ring Around the Rosie, to the daily circuit of the clock face and the yearly trip around the sun, we live our lives in circles. My life revolves around family, friends and art. What are your life circles?"

About the Artist:

Marian Zielinski is a fiber artist in Macon, Georgia whose subjects merge natural and urban landscapes with evocative themes. She earned her MFA in Costuming from Illinois State and her BA in Theatre from the University of Buffalo before launching her career as a college professor and set, costume, and lighting designer. In 2016, Marian earned the rank of Professor Emerita at Mercer University, exiting academia to begin her journey as a solo artist. Her art quilts have been included in many international juried exhibitions, including SAQA’s Global Exhibitions and Quilt National. She received numerous awards, including the First Place—Fiber in Uncommon Threads, Best in Show at the 2nd Biennial National Fiber Art Exhibition, the Surface Design Award at Quilts=Art=Quilts, and a Merit Award at Artfields. Marian’s artwork has been published widely, and she has published essays and presented papers about the arts across the globe.

EXHIBIT PIECE:

Before, During and After, 42” x 33”

Statement:

"In this work, I am examining the complexities and reciprocal relationships among memory, imagination, and conscious presence in human experience. It is this fluid amalgamation and continuous reconstruction of narrative that I find most compelling and truthful in examining the nature of human perception of space and time. As well, all three designations of event time—before, during and after—can exist simultaneously as we imagine the future, remember the past, and live in the present moment."

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.