Still on a textile tip - US based Ian Hundley uses the ages-old (and often female) tradition of patchwork to re-create aerial maps that he finds in books. The resultant pieces, to me, are like giant abstract paintings, though wonderfully tactile with that quilted uneven surface.
What interests me particularly is his use of colour... there must be some kind of meaning or intention behind his palettes... city or urban centers are often brightly multi-coloured, while the surrounding landscapes and river systems are harmonious or gentle tones and patterns.
Something else that I find intriguing is that patchwork in general was (and is still) so often used to tell stories, document architectural structures and record family histories... in a way Hundley is still doing this with his use of patchwork. Enjoy toucans!!
