Sunday, January 04, 2009

Working working working ...

The stars are aligned, and my studio is crowded but effective. I have made three men in the last few weeks. I am not showing the full quilts till they are exhibited but thought I would let you glimpse the men who are starring in them! You have seen Hassan the Glassblower, but I am putting him in again for comparison.

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I just need two more clear months - but the quilts have to be finished on the 23rd January and that is why you are not hearing from me at the moment.

Attayer in the Friday Market at the City of the Dead

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And an 'in-progress' image of the quilt top (which is now finished and pinned)
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And last - Mohamed, who makes carved and gilded furniture in the streets behind Al Atabah
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And hang in until the end of January and I will put all of them up! Quilted and finished.

At the moment only Hassan is at that point.

Happy New Year everyone.

28 Comments:

Blogger ARC said...

You take my breath away Jenny - your work is always stunning! I'll wait patiently to see the completed masterpiece.

4:10 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fabulous Jenny. love the way the personality comes through.

4:11 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amazing Jenny. Just waiting for them to speak. Can't wait for the grand finale. You are a legend!!

5:10 pm  
Blogger Princess of The Golden Thread said...

Ah, wonderful Jenny! Is that Mohamed who received a photograph of himself from you. I remember his wonderful face.
Hugs,
Lucy

5:30 pm  
Blogger Tonya Ricucci said...

these are fantastic. you are so gifted at capturing personalities in thread and film. Well, digital film. My fingers are crossed for a Postcards from Cairo book with your photographs, quilts, and Tentmaker Applique. Happy New Year.

6:59 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, Jenny, you never cease to amaze me. Wonderful! Tena

7:38 pm  
Blogger aykayem said...

wow ... I am eagerly waiting to see those finished items ... or at least the photos ... I guess they will probably be off on their way to wherever/whatever they are for before the next CQ meeting? - if not, and you still have them - I hope you can bring them to "show and tell" - LOL

9:03 pm  
Blogger Caron at Michigan Quilts said...

Your work is absolutely stunning. I'd love to sit in your studio for a week and learn from you!

10:50 pm  
Blogger Denise Aumick said...

The reverence you have for your subjects shines through loud and clear. These pieces are magnificent.

12:00 am  
Blogger Rosemary@semo.net said...

Jenny, these are great portraits. they capture the moment with these men. i was hoping to see the man in the window, the third of the quilts. that was a memorable photo, with so much expression. and you did that portrait. and, it's wonderful. excellent work, jenny! carry on! rosemary

12:44 am  
Blogger Nancy Anne said...

Your translation from photo to fabric is positively breathtaking. I am in complete awe of your talent. I always look forward to a post from you and I've never been disappointed. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

12:53 am  
Blogger Sandy said...

Amazing work, Jenny! You have captured the essence of these men and made the work very personal. I sure hope these travel to every little town so we can see them up close. When you post the final versions, please include the sizes too. Thanks for starting my day out with something awesome! Sandy

12:55 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing these work-in-progress shots.I look forward to seeing the finished work, along with the rest of tACTile's Collections exhibition, at AQC 2009.

11:35 am  
Blogger Virginia Greaves said...

I am so impressed with these portraits. You have always shown a wonderful use of color, but I am blown away by what you have done with the glass blower quilt -- using the orange in the face. It is quite stunning. And the overall piece is -- wow, I don't know if I have the words. All three of them show a wonderful understanding of the subject.

12:01 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wonderful, moving work Jenny! They really capture the spirit of the men in your photography! BRAVO!
Jan

1:21 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sometimes I wonder about just how talented a person can be and I think you take the cake! It is hard to believe these are fabric and quilted but having seen your work up close and personal, many moons ago in Canberra when you first started to get a name for yourself,I have to say your work is awesome.
Virginia in Rye

1:58 pm  
Blogger Chocolate Cat said...

I can't wait to see the finished articles Jenny, these are amazing!

4:31 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And this is a wonderful example of what they mean when they say an artist, a true artist...can breathe life into cloth. So well done, I am speechless! Bravo! Andee

6:01 am  
Blogger Kristin L said...

I love Attayer's smug smile and the abstract, but not abstract background. All are wonderful!

6:38 am  
Blogger 71square said...

So glad you posted again. Now I know why it's been so long. As always, they are incredible. I even remember the photo you posted of Mohamed and the story that went with it. Again, so real!

I imagine you are missing Egypt and all your friends there.

Kim

10:20 am  
Blogger Mary Ann Littlejohn said...

Your love for that part of the world shines through. Look forward to seeing them when finished.

4:25 am  
Blogger JennaLouiseCreates said...

So beautiful. I just found your blog and your quilts take my breath away. I just did my first fabric portrait this past year. (It is posted in the sidebar of my blog) I have started another for my parent's anniversary this summer. Your work is so incredible. I will be back often for inspiration. Jenna Louise

10:13 am  
Blogger Leah said...

Jenny these are AMAZING! I particularly love the color in the top one (but color is my favorite thing) but that by no means does NOT mean I do not love the other two. you are so incredibly talented, amazing job really!

Happy New YEar

3:47 pm  
Blogger Stephanie Newman said...

Jenny, More stunning work from you!! We are so spoilt seeing what you are working on, can't wait to see them take on extra dimension with the quilting you are working so hard on right now. It will be so worth it!! The men look like they are about to step out of the quilt, they are so real.
Cheers,
Stephanie

4:58 pm  
Blogger Laurie said...

Hi Jenny Fabulous work, I am the person who bought the fabric in Dubai for your friend starting to quilt did she get into it ok let me know at
ljbreadmore@gmail.com
I am also back in the southern hemisphere again in Rotorua NZ after 32 yrs and 12 countries we are now staying put.

5:15 am  
Blogger Martha Tsihlas said...

Hi Jenny: I was so happy to see you are posting again. I can't wait to see your new pieces finished. Your work is beautiful and inspiring. I visited Cairo last year and fell in love with the place and especially the people. I hope to go back someday.

9:03 am  
Blogger Caron at Michigan Quilts said...

Your blog has been awarded The Premio Dardos Award. It recognizes blogs that are deemed worthy of acknowledgment.
With it comes a bit of responsibility to pass the award along.

In keeping with the rules of the award:

The rules are:
1) To accept and show the distinct image of the Premio Dardos Award.
2) Accept the award by posting it on your blog along with the name of the person that has granted the award and a link to his/her blog.
3) Pass the award to another 15 blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment, remembering to contact each of them to let them know they have been selected for this award.

Congratulations! The complete list of award winners are listed on my Michigan Quilts! blog.

8:53 am  
Blogger frutas said...

hola jenni soy juani de españa y estoy impresionada con tus trabajas estoy empezando en el mundo del patchwork y tus trabajos son ARTE bueno solo decirte que australia me que da muy lejos para ir ver como trabajas pero que si algun dia decides venir a españa a dar alguna clase me avisas que me apunto soy de valencia (las fallas la paella etc) un abrazo

4:44 pm  

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