QUILT TALK: YES MORE PLEASE with Heidi Parkes
In this QUILT TALK episode, I’m joined by my good friend and collaborator, Heidi Parkes. When I went to visit her in Milwaukee over the summer, we decided we were overdue to make a collab quilt. YES MORE PLEASE was born out of a conversation about creating more space for all the good things in life (and maybe sweeping out the junk in the meantime)
Towards this end of this quilt talk, we share some thoughts about what it takes to have a positive collaboration experience
I hope you enjoy and pick up something you can use in your own creative practice. XOZ
IN THIS CONVERSATION YOU’LL HEAR
01:35 Discussion on Quilt Size and Design
02:12 The Story Behind the Quilt
02:31 The Rummage Sale and its Impact
03:55 Incorporating Personal Symbolism
08:47 The Quilt as a Reflection of Personal Journeys
10:24 The Role of Fabric Choices
24:12 Symbolism of Rabbits and Deer
26:04 Artistic Process and Inspiration
27:56 Challenges and Rewards of Working with Black Backgrounds
32:03 The Importance of Playfulness in Art and Life
32:53 The Unexpected Surprises in Art
37:57 The Year of 'No' and Saying 'Yes'
40:14 The Final Touches and Reflections on the Collaborative Quilt
45:28 Encouraging Others to Engage in Collaborative Art
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