Inspired by the work of Judith Salomon

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I see you, Judith Salomon- approx. 69x69 inches


Back in 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Cleveland Museum of Art where I came across this striking ceramic piece by Judith Salomon:  


It just called to me. To be sure the rich color is quite appealing, but I wasn't really certain why this piece resonated with me so much. Then it hit me: "Hey, wait a minute! . . . That's the Log Cabin pattern!" I suddenly felt a deeper connection with this artist through her work. It made me smile. 

Now, I've been to my fair share of art museums and admired many pieces of art in various mediums. But this experience was on a different level. I imagine that a museum curator's highest hope is that their patrons will have that kind of reaction to the work they present to the world. Museums should, - no, they do, - inspire, inform, and enrich. And, after viewing many exhibits in many galleries on all those previous museum trips, on this particular visit I saw the promise of the museum's mission most clearly.  

Happily, art museums now allow their patrons to take (non-flash) photos in their galleries. I took a picture to document the moment and filed it away for future reference. I knew I would want to commemorate the experience some time in the future. 

Fast forward to 2022 and the Modern Quilt Guild puts out a modern Log Cabin quilting challenge for QuiltCon 2023. It's a perfect opportunity to realize my best intentions! 

So, here you have my tribute to Judith Salomon.

(To see more of Judith's work, check out this link: http://www.judithsalomonceramics.com/)

  


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