I found this amazing book in an antique store in Massachussetts. An incredible collection of art and memorabilia of all types and things US flags. What inspiration particularly timely as I just completed my first work that not only uses the red white and blue palatte but is a direct nod to our flag.
I was apprehensive to use the flag motif was it too pat? Too easy? I was reassured looking at the images in this book. Sometimes I get caught up in how others may view my work and I step away from what drives me and guides me through the process.
What excites me is finding and using commercial fabric to express my ideas.
Here is a current example of flag as art by Luke Haynes. It is made of an old flag he found in a goodwill. He reworked the fabric that was still intact. It is part of his American Context Series. The size is 9 feet x 13 the original flag size 20 x 30 feet.
Haynes has a solo show which just opened in NYC at the Eli Alexander Gallery. Always exciting to read about a solo show of quilts in NYC but that's another post.
You can find his work at www.lukehaynes.com
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