IN DREAMS I WENT FISHING
In Dreams I Went Fishing
Inspired by a move to Pittsburgh, I’ve begun exploring the landscapes of the three rivers. Imagery in this quilt reflects my thoughts on the past use of the resources of the rivers by indigenous peoples, changes wrought by industrialization, and post-industrialization restoration efforts.
Materials: wool, silk, and mylar fibers; artist-painted and commercial cotton, silk, and wool fabric; embroidery thread, glass seed beads
Technique: wet process cyanotype/solar dye, needlefelting with hand embroidery and beadwork, hand stitched patchwork, stitching
Size: 49”h x 77”w
For Sale: $9,200
The history of the indigenous peoples who utilized the three rivers is complex. Here’s a Land Acknowledgement Statement from the University of Pittsburgh with educational resources.
Exhibit History:
SAQA Textiles Unleashed, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, PA, 2023
Beyond the Blue: Contemporary Narrative Quilts by Sue Reno, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA, 2023.
Beyond the Blue: Contemporary Narrative Quilts by Sue Reno, Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg, VA, 2022
