QUILT INDEX RECORD

12-8-6586

Who documented this quilt?

Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project Number:

13.0230

If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number:

2013:83.22

Essay:

"Seventeenth-century Italian artist, Andrea Pozzo, was known for his brilliant use of architectural perspective. In 1693 he authored his book, Perspectiva Pictorum et Architectorum, which is an amazing tutorial on drawing in perspective. I have been interested in architectural perspective for years, and it often shows up in my work as a fiber artist. I am fascinated by the illustrations in Pozzo's book and, to honor him, I have done a pen and ink drawing of one of his details."

Quilt's title:

Andrea Pozzo's Genius

When was the form filled out?

6/27/2014

Quilt top made by:

Jurgenson, Jean Renli

Describe the relationship to the quilt's maker:

SAQA

Where the quilt was made, city:

Walnut Creek

Where the quilt was made, state:

California (CA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Time period:

2000-2025

When was the quilt finished?

2010

Why was the quilt made?

Art or personal expression; Challenge or Contest entry

Details about why the quilt was made:

2011-2012, Exhibit Dates, SAQA Trunk Show

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

12"

How long is the quilt?

12"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; White

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Describe the quilt's layout:

Nontraditional or art

Number of quilt blocks:

1

Size of quilt blocks:

11" x 11"

Describe the borders:

The block is adhered to a beveled cardboard mat creating a 2" wide, white border.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Black Pigma pen (and a good ruler!)

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

The major lines of the design were traced, and the shading and crosshatching were filled in free-hand using a pen and ruler. The hand quilting was placed judiciously so that it was true to the architecture and did not overwhelm the design.

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Ink drawing

Embellishments used:

Silk thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Unfinished/raw edge

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

2011-2012 SAQA Trunk Show; This is a Quilt!

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library, or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Michigan State University Museum

Quilt owner's city:

East Lansing

Quilt owner's county:

Ingham

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Who photographed this quilt?

Scanned by Beth Donaldson

Copyright holder:

Michigan State University Museum