Shades of gray curves are the focus in this minimalist, modernist aesthetic art quilt. The artwork consists of a composition of geometric shapes and curved forms in a monochromatic palette of black, white, and varying shades of gray. The overlapping arch-like shapes bring depth and dimensionality based on value. The texture of the surface shows fine vertical lines, adding a tactile dimension to the abstract composition. The overall effect is a harmonious balance between solid forms, linear patterns, and subtle shades of gray.
After hand cutting pieces of solid colored fabric, designing the composition, and sewing the pieces together I layered the quilt top with cotton batting and stitched many closely-spaced lines through the layers to add texture. This is called matchstick quilting.
