Remains of the Day
- Cotton, sateen and nylon tulle treated with Procion dye, fabric pigments, felt marker
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44 x 43 in
(111.76 x 109.22 cm)
- Karen Perrine
From the Artist: Every body of water I've seen in recent years has unmistakable signs of human presence—trivial garbage like candy wrappers or foam cups. In Remains of the Day, the time is dusk, and it's a little spooky. There is no evidence of plants or water animals. I don’t know if the water is pure or polluted...it is very clear but dark. The people have gone home, leaving, as always, something behind.
Quilt National 1995, won the Award of Excellence
Techniques: Hand dyed, painted, hand and machine quilted, machine applique
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North and Central America, United States
Credit Line: The Marbaum Collection, Gift of Hilary and Marvin Fletcher
- Subject Matter: Art Quilt
- Created: 1994
- Inventory Number: 2017.525.67