QUILT INDEX RECORD
12-8-6759
Who documented this quilt?
Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project Number:
15.0134
If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number:
2014:55.50
Essay:
Artist Statement about work: The Journey of LIfe continues to be SubjQuiltF025 of my artwork. Voyage depicts a primitive traveler who dreams to go beyond his own time, so much so that the traveler passes into a time and space of unlimited possibilities.
Artist Statement- Cynthia Lockhart's textile art is infused with a kaleidoscope of diverse influences such as: Nature, fashion, music, travel, and African arts. Lockhart's quilts are distinguished by their pulsating colors, which simulate the vivaciousness of her African ancestry, and by their irregular, organic shapes. Lockhart holds the distinct honor of having her artwork reviewed and published in the New York Times. Her work is included in the collections of the Cincinnati Art Museum, University of Cincinnati and private collectors. Lockhart's work has been featured in The Artist Magazine and 25 published books. Noteworthy is her inclusion in the, "Encyclopedia of African American Artists." Lockhart has lectured at conferences throughout United States, Japan, Italy and France. Lockhart was featured in a solo exhibition in the Weston Art gallery at the Aronoff Center; additionally she has exhibited nationally and internationally. Lockhart is a Professor of Professional Practice at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches fashion design in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. As an award-winning artist Lockhart continues to be an active contributor in the design and art community. Cynthia Lockhart featured on HGTV "Simply Quilts" in her studio | See below link. http://www.hgtv.com/video/art-couture-quilter-video/index.html Cynthia Lockhart
Quilt's title:
Voyage
Subject of the quilt:
Voyage, Travel
Who helped you fill out the form?
Aleia Brown
When was the form filled out?
3/17/2015
Quilt top made by:
Lockhart, Cynthia
Quilted by:
Lockhart, Cynthia
Where the quilt was made, city:
Cincinnati
Where the quilt was made, state:
Ohio (OH)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
Time period:
2000-2025
When was the quilt finished?
2009
Quilt is presently used as:
Artwork/wall hanging
Quiltmaker's gender:
Female
Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:
African American
Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?
Women of Color Quilters Network
This is a:
Finished quilt
How wide is the quilt?
52"
How long is the quilt?
29"
Shape of edge:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Black; Blue; Green; Yellow
Quilt's condition:
Excellent/like new
Type of inscription:
Message; Place; Single Inscription
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Voyage Cynthia Lockhart 2009
What is the date inscribed on the quilt?
2009
Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:
Handwritten
Location of inscription:
on back
Describe the quilt's layout:
Nontraditional or art
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton; Rayon; Silk
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Hand-dyed
Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:
Leather, suede, fur, upholstery and vintage fabric. Crystal stones, beads, buttons, twisted braid, rubber washer, feathers.
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Applique; Machine Applique
Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:
Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)
Embellishments used:
Cotton thread
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
How is the binding made?
Separate binding applied; Bias grain
What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?
less than a half inch
How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?
3/8"
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Cotton
How thick is the quilt?
Thin
How are the layers held together?
Hand quilting; Machine quilting
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Original to maker
Person filling out this form is:
Quilt collector
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public- Michigan State University Museum
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)
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:
From the Collection of Carolyn Mazloomi
Who photographed this quilt?
Pearl Yee Wong
Copyright holder:
Michigan State University Museum, all rights reserved
Cite this Quilt
Lockhart, Cynthi. Voyage. 2009. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-6759. Accessed: 03/28/24