Gorgonia

"Gorgonia" by Betty Busby was featured as part of the Breaking Rules, Honoring Tradition Exhibit in Chandler, Arizona

Artist Statement: "Gorgonia is the Latin name for some species of sea fan corals, from which the pattern for this work was adapted. Machine stitching outlines the intersecting lines, and the background is hand stitched for added texture."

About the Breaking Rules, Honoring Tradition Exhibit: "For our 28th annual Art Quilt exhibition, the tension between pushing boundaries versus adhering to tried-and-true methods plays out in fiber form. We invited rule-breakers and traditionalists alike to interpret the theme in a variety of ways, including applying it to physical techniques, materials, construction methods, personal narratives, or commentary on social, cultural and political concerns. In addition to traditional quilting fabrics, materials may include alternative substrates like wood, paper, or metal. All submissions - traditional, unconventional, or a combination of both - were considered for craftsmanship, originality, design, and concept."