Quilting in my book requires time, space and a bucket load of patience. An eye for colour, pattern and placement all contribute to a completed work of art. A finished piece can bring comfort and love for many years. The quilt below brings a different kind of comfort
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‘Comfort Quilt’ 2006
Ceramic artist: Diane McCormick
It is a ceramic wall-based work, by Diane McCormick the ceramic artist from County Tyrone for Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice, Belfast. The link above to her website gives the background to the Quilt. It was commissioned by Marie Curie Cancer Care supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
A closer look
Hand made ceramic tiles, mono printed with ceramic colours and glazes. Multiple fired to build up layers of colours and textures. It measures 2m x 1.8m on the theme of Marie Curie history
Alternative therapies
depicting some of the alternative therapies available to the patients.
Comforting words
Daffodils often used as a Fundraising symbol
These sections cover some of the fundraising efforts. Sponsored walks and cycling. The engagement ring was a rather special donation: At one of the early meetings when funds were needed to build this hospice a lady present removed her engagement ring and placed it on the table, offering it as a gift to be auctioned for the fund.
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The border strips include symbols to represent the research work of Marie Curie.
The Log Cabin Quilt, which this design is based on, is associated with the home, with light and dark strips of cloth around a central square which represents the heart of the home (Marie Curie nurses come into the home to help care for patients).
This design is made in clay tiles of various sizes, printed and patterned to resemble material and quilting. Each square panel incorporates a central motif to show aspects of the history of Marie Curie, the work done in the Marie Curie units and research into the causes and cures for cancer. Strips around each motif have patterns, textures, words and sayings to illustrate the central panel. Uplifting proverbs and written words (from patients and staff) are printed in this area to give comfort to patients, staff and family. The panel is surrounded by a border of daffodils.
Diane McCormick graduated in 1988 from the University of Ulster with a first class Degree in Fine Craft Design. Since then she has had pieces commissioned for numerous hospitals, a restaurant, a bus station, shops, an arts centre, a church, a major charity, arts awards and a museum as well as many private clients.
Since 1991 she has exhibited at trade fairs in Ireland and the UK supplying numerous shops and galleries with her quirky and colourful ceramics. Her work is in the collections of the Ulster Museum and has been presented to musicians, politicians and heads of Church. She and her husband Martin, are now concentrating their art skills in public and private commissions and selling their unusual ceramic and wood pieces from their studio in Co. Tyrone as well as making pieces for exhibition.
Each public art commission is designed specifically for the enjoyment of the users of the building often with references to the history of the site or with input from the staff or patients as a major influence.
What a beautiful project, both in concept and design. Quite remarkable. 🙂
The kind of project that you see something different each time you see it.
What a fabulous piece of artwork, both quilting and ceramics. Thanks for showing us. Laura
Glad you enjoyed it.
Incredible! Never have I seen this type of quilt. The combination is one of much talent and creation. Prayers that you are better each day, GM.
blessings ~ maxi
I have come across some of Diane McCormick’s ceramic work before, but this ceramic quilt leaves them in the shade! Maxi I am doing well, yesterday I drove my car.
You drove your car, wow! I am so excited for you, GM. Hope that each day brings you more ability to do the things you love.
blessings ~ maxi
Almost there, Maxi, still not allowed to vacuumi and lifting anything heavy is out of the question for at least a month. Great excuse to be lazy! 😉 I am spending more time crocheting at the moment.
Absolutely beautiful “art.” Thanks for sharing.
Although it is a ceramic quilt, it gave me a very warm feeling.
I had to pop over from Katechiconia to see your quilt. I am in awe of the beauty of this ceramic quilt. What an outstanding work of art that will last much longer than a fabric quilt and do so much to cheer all those that see it. Its’ just beautiful!
I am glad you liked it. It is the kind of art wher you see something new every time you look at it.
I thought I’d left a comment when I first read this, It is stunning.
XO
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I have checked the spam bucket and thankfully you were not there! I could live with a quilt like that on my wall.
WoW that is fabulous – sorry behind with all blog reading, will try and catch up – life has been one curveball after another recently…but it seems that is hasn’t affected my BP according to my GP this morning!
Cathy, there are no rules to blog writing, reading or adding comments. I am not back to my usual routine of blog visiting – a self imposed limitation for a few more weeks. I hope your life returns to an an even keel soon.
Gorgeous!
I agree, Gigi!
You are missed, Marie, at Celi’s. By me. So I came here. I hope your are doing fine and everything is well with you.
This is an absolute beautiful piece of artwork. Never thought that there exists quilting out of ceramics. Thank you for sharing.
Irmi, I am doing fine, A self imposed curfew is the reason for my lack of posting , visiting and commenting. I have been busy offline and hope to have some photos later in the week. I love that wall hanging, although cold to the touch it gave me a warm glow when I saw it.
I love to hear that you are busy offline. There’s always something special behind. 🙂 So I am looking forward to your next posting. Have a nice Sunday evening, Lady Marie!
My project is almost finished Irmi, but sometimes the fiddly finishing parts seem to take time.