Patchwork Quilt c. 1937

This is Rose Campbell-Gerke’s Patchwork Quilt, made with paint, likely watercolor, on paper. It's a painting *of* a quilt, but what I love is how it makes me think about the work *of* quilting. I'm always drawn to art where you can sense the hand of the artist. Here, Rose meticulously paints each little stitch, using tiny dashes of grey. The different blocks feel like individual paintings, each with its own color story and pattern. Notice how the red and brown tones create a warm, inviting feeling, while the blues add a touch of coolness and calm. For me, art’s about that kind of conversation across time, where ideas get passed around, reinterpreted, and given new life. Like a quilt, it's all about embracing the imperfections and the beauty of putting things together in unexpected ways. So dig that.