The Grand Tour
Quilt Summary:
"The Grand Tour" by Michelle Baker was featured at Road to California 2023 and it's out of this world!
Category:
Featured Quilts
Style:
Photo Imagery Quilts
Owned By:
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Name of Maker:
Michelle Baker
Name of Quilter:
Michelle Baker
Year Made:
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Awards:
Design Source:
Visions of the Future JPL.NASA.GOV
Techniques:
- Applique
- - Thread Painting
- - Piecing
Show or Museums:
Road to California 2023
Description:
Artist Statement: "My mom, a computer programmer/rocket scientist, worked on NASA/JPL's Voyager Missions which traveled to the outer planets. This year is the 45th anniversary of the launch and still sending data. Applique/piecing and free motion thread painting is used to recreate this poster which was commissioned by JPL/NASA in the WPA travel poster/art deco style."
Design Basis: Visions of the Future JPL.NASA.GOV