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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