High Flying Rüppell's Griffon Vulture

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High Flying Rüppell's Griffon Vulture

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Quilt Summary:

Another hand painted beauty by Hollis Chatelain.

Category:

Featured Quilts

Style:

Nature Inspired

Owned By:

Name of Maker:

Hollis Chatelain

Name of Quilter:

Hollis Chatelain

Year Made:

Design Source:

Design Source: Tim Sträter

Techniques:

- Thread Painting
- Painting

Show or Museums:

Houston International Quilt Festival 2025

Description:

Artist Statement:

Vultures are our friends and play an indispensable role in our ecosystem, despite their reputation as omens of doom. They are highly social, living in large flocks and showing no aggression. The critically endangered Rüppell's Griffon Vulture, native to Africa's Sahel region, faces threats from poisoning by poachers and farmers. It holds the record as the highest-flying bird, soaring to over 37,000 feet, and staying aloft for over seven hours a day.

Techniques:

Hand Painting, Machine Quilting