Originally inspired by the traditional patchwork quilt, these pieces explore my ideas about dereliction, quiet desolation, simplicity and domestic sturdiness. I think about people who steadfastly deal with their challenges, hidden histories, landscapes and buildings that slowly change and decay over time.
Button Stitch (H370 x W370mm)
Eastfield X (H270 x W270mm)
Seam X (H290 x W290mm)
Button Tied Sides to Middle (H570 x W570mm)
Sketch Button, Patchwork X ((H270 x W270mm)
Pen X (H365 x W365mm)
Triple X on English Cross Bond (H420 x W420mm)
Sides to Middle, Derelict Chimney (H585 x W585mm)
Patchwork X (H320 x W310mm)
Plain Herringbone (H285 x W305mm)
Empty Chairs X (H270 x W270)
Herringbone with painted stitch border (H560 x W550mm)
Double Patchwork X ((H290 x W290mm)
Plain Herringbone (H285 x W305mm)
Tethered Quilt close-up
Herringbone with painted stitch border (H560 x W550mm)
Tethered Quilt – Intarsia X
Tethered Quilt – Empty Chairs
Tethered Quilt – Eastfield Road
Nicki Jarvis 