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| Enigma Variation, 2012 |
Last week I heard from Nyima Lhamo, aka Andrea Balosky, and she told me her quilts were up for sale on the
Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative web site. I said, "Shhhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone." So before anyone has a chance to scold me for keeping it on the down-low and greedily grabbing up all the available Andrea Balosky quilts rather than promoting the sale on my blog, I apologize...but I have no regrets.
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| Six of One, 2012 |
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| Strata Various, 2012 |
One of the things I love about her work is each piece has a message behind it. And it's always a good message. In her
Small Wonders series, the quilts were doll size, named after people, and the whole body of work was story about of people who inspire, from Rosa Parks to Marge Simpson. The new quilts seem more contemplative, often taking on bigger topics. Each has an intriguing title, and I'm eager to find out what's behind the titles. As usual, they knock you over with color. And, they're all hand-quilted!
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| This is It, 2012 |
All of the
AAQI quilts are smaller than Andrea Balosky's original
Small Wonders quilts, and so I'm giving them a nickname -
Smaller Wonders. I've managed to get hold of a few of these Smaller Wonders over the last year, but have also missed out on several. So, I ordered all four that were available. Total no-brainer for me, even if it seems a bit greedy. This little collection of 21st century charity quilts has great potential, and the four Smaller Wonders will be an excellent addition to the group.
For more information about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, including how to contribute and auction and sale quilts,
click here to visit the AAQI web site.
Great little quilts...and a great cause!
ReplyDeleteI knew about them and didn't say a word, nor did I buy them..but I sure wish I could have! I was going to write you but hadn't gotten to it so I am so happy a little Himalayan bird told you;) They are fabulous!!! You are SO lucky! Congratulations on a major score! And I for one, am delighted they went to a good home where they will be loved and cherished and I know she will be, too! Wonderful, Bill!!
ReplyDeletewell how lucky you were! I am a huge fan of her work and would love to own an Andrea original, until then I will just keep reproducing the quilts in her Small Wonders book, which just happens to be sitting on my table right here!
ReplyDeleteI flip thru this book a lot for inspiration....
Kathie
The last quilt of the batch, "Hokey Pokey" is unofficially reserved for Tonya, whose cat Pokey recently went to kitty heaven. If anyone sees it listed, don't bid or buy. Let Tonya have it. :)
ReplyDeleteI did get a confirmation that I bought Strata Various. Sorry to have beaten you to it, but it looks like you may have gotten the others? I just happened upon Andrea's quilts on Sunday afternoon and made a spontaneous decision to buy it. Looks like it was good I jumped on it! Yes, Hokey Pokey is perfect for Tonya, so I agree: Let Tonya have it!
ReplyDeleteI also have Andrea's Tuesday and Sunday which was misnamed and is rightly called Tuesday and Saturday. I got a nice email from Andrea explaining the name. I just love her work!
If anyone else had to get it, I'm glad it's you. They really need to fix their system. I got an auto-confirm for all four quilts, but it now appears two, including yours, are listed as sold, and two pending. I wonder if that means they need to refund half the amount of the payment I sent, or refund and issue a new invoice. What a mess! LOL!
DeleteHi Bill. I am Ann 's cousin and managed to get SIX OF ONE. Was ecstatic when it was available. I was heartbroken the last time her quilts came up and were sold before I could bid. I want to thank you for 'finding' Ann and telling her amazing story. I also want you to know that your love of quilts and especially hers touched me the first time I read your blog. With that being said, Six Of One may be an option for you. I have been fortunate to see and touch and go through some of her brilliant full size quilts thanks to her brother who lives nearby and has a rather large duffle bag filled with her works of art. Something to behold. Email me KailuaSea@aol.com
ReplyDeleteAloha, susu
Hi Susu, Great to hear form you and congratulations on "Six of One". I hope you'l hold on to it and enjoy it. I'd love to see that duffle bag full of quilts. Any of them for sale? Will e-mail soon. Bill
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