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