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Her Fine Hand: Art Quilts by Virginia McConnell
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STAY
The figures desperately resisting being pulled apart, this quilt is a response to the increasing polarization and alienation of our current society.
27"x37"
27"x37"
THAT'S MY DAD!
In the summer of 2024, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota was nominated for Vice President on the Democratic ticket. His son, Gus, overcome with pride and emotion, rose to his feet to shout "That's My Dad!" The powerful moment was one of precious few that fraught summer that brought people across the political spectrum together, rejoicing in the unrestrained love of a young man for his father.
33"x35"
33"x35"
TOMORROW WE CAN EAT BROCCOLI
This quilt is a celebration of summer, friendship, and one thing that we can all agree on: ICE CREAM!
37"x27"
37"x27"
SUNDAY MORNING
In this quilt, I wanted to capture the joy and comraderie of a spontaneous moment among friends.
25"x31"
25"x31"
THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. -- Willliam Butler Yeats
This quilt is a tribute to the hard-working and dedicated teachers who are changing lives every day.
17"x17"
This quilt is a tribute to the hard-working and dedicated teachers who are changing lives every day.
17"x17"
PRIDE AND JOY
The exuberance of the couple in ‘Pride and Joy’ is a celebration of life, love, and freedom. The piece is a tribute to the dignity, equality, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community and invites the viewer to share in a sense of optimism about the future.
CRUISING TOPLESS
The inspiration for this quilt was a drive in my convertible on a glorious October afternoon.
31"x26"
31"x26"
FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT
Sunshine, snacks, and a great pair of shades! Sometimes, you just need to choose optimism.
12"x12"
12"x12"
FORTRESS
Strength and resilience present themselves in different ways. FORTRESS, and its companion piece, SOLITUDE, represent a visual tribute to inner grit and fortitude.
20"x20"
20"x20"
SOLITUDE
Strength and resilience present themselves in different ways. SOLITUDE, and its companion piece, FORTRESS, represent a visual tribute to inner grit and fortitude.
20"x20"
20"x20"
COMMUNITY
The inspiration for this quilt was a photograph taken during a day of community outreach by heroic health care providers who work with underserved populations in my hometown of Richmond, VA.
24"x24"
24"x24"
THE LAUGHING CLOWNS
This was one of my earlier art quilts. I was in love with the possibilities presented by the colors and patterns in my fabric stash.
25"x20"
25"x20"
GLEN ALLEN GLADIATORS
This quilt is was inspired by a group of beautiful people who came for the workouts, stayed for the friendships, and for all too brief a time created an unforgettable community.
35"x35"
35"x35"
JULIA
Commission.
SEEKING REFUGE
I created this quilt shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The refugees from that conflict joined the millions of displaced people the world over who have been forced to flee from war, famine, and persecution.
Rainy Day
This was the quilt that started it all! Completed in 2021, it launched me into my exploration of this way of making art.
19"x23"
19"x23"
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