Quilt c. 1937

Editor: This is "Quilt," created around 1937 by Lillian Causey. It appears to be a mixed-media drawing of a quilt, or perhaps a design *for* a quilt. There's a really interesting handmade feel to the botanical patterns… What draws your eye to this piece? Curator: Oh, the geometry of dreams! It sings to me of hearth and home, doesn’t it? But look closer – beneath the folksy charm, there's such meticulous detail. The repeating floral blocks are so inviting! What does this “folk-art” element tell us about Causey's intent or aspirations? Editor: I guess, seeing all the hand-drawn lines, makes me think of how much work it would have been to produce a quilt. Is this artwork maybe pointing out this tension between the beautiful outcome and the amount of time needed for that sort of work? Curator: Precisely! The quilt, typically associated with comfort and domesticity, here transcends mere utility. Isn't this an homage to the labour of women’s craft, a quiet rebellion against the mundane through beauty and artistry? What emotions are evoked with the floral details? Editor: Yeah, there is a lot going on in the composition itself… it seems simple until you dive deeper into each individual piece. And so maybe this design is supposed to be for those sorts of deep divers, folks willing to spend time in introspection. Curator: Ah, yes! Maybe this piece reminds us that something crafted by hand holds a unique energy. Something to meditate on… or perhaps dream under? Editor: Definitely puts a different spin on what a quilt can be! Curator: Indeed. Quilts don’t only protect the body; they may comfort the soul, no?