Twenty-eight “Make Your Own Masterpiece” challenge quilts will be on exhibit from February 27 through April 5 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Gallery. They are from this year’s challenge competition among East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members.The winning quilt by Melinda Rushing iscalled “If Mondrian Painted Elephants. . .”
East Cobb Quilters’ Guild has a long history of annual Guild quilt challenges. The theme for each year’s challenge quilt evolves from a suggestion from the Challenge Quilt Committee that allows members to use their creativity, artistic talents, and technical skills to represent their interpretations of the challenge theme. This challenge asked ECQG members to make a quilt inspired by a favorite work of art. The inspiration could be the color palette, the style or content of the painting, or the maker could choose to reproduce works of art in the public domain. In addition, entries had to fit the definition of a quilt, meet certain size parameters, and meet a deadline. Each quilt on display will be accompanied by an artist’s statement explaining their journey from “inspiration to creation.”
The opening reception for the “Make Your Own Masterpiece” exhibit at Sewell Mill Cultural Center Gallery will be held on Saturday March 1, 2025, from 2 PM – 4 PM.
Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is located at 2051 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Call for evening and weekend hours. For additional information visit www.ecqg.com/challenge.
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