SAQA Announces Revised Art Quilt Definition
After surveying SAQA's membership last Spring and after hours of discussion and consideration, SAQA's Board has adopted the following definition of the art quilt:
The art quilt is a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.
The Board sees the revised definition as a visionary statement. The word "references" allows for a broader understanding of the art quilt, thus creating a potential for growth in SAQA membership in terms of numbers and diversity of artists. The revised definition allows for more 3D work and work in media other than fiber/textile/fabric/cloth; it allows for techniques and materials not found in traditional quilting. The revised definition allows for framed, unframed, bound, and unbound work, thereby welcoming growth and development of individual style.
The art quilt is a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.
The Board sees the revised definition as a visionary statement. The word "references" allows for a broader understanding of the art quilt, thus creating a potential for growth in SAQA membership in terms of numbers and diversity of artists. The revised definition allows for more 3D work and work in media other than fiber/textile/fabric/cloth; it allows for techniques and materials not found in traditional quilting. The revised definition allows for framed, unframed, bound, and unbound work, thereby welcoming growth and development of individual style.
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