Artist and Quiltmaker, Rose
Rushbrooke
Born in London, England, Rose
moved to Antigua, West Indies in 1986. She established a small art studio for
private commissions and exhibitions throughout the Caribbean. Relocating to
Virginia, USA in 1996 she started a home based studio creating one-of-a-kind art
quilts for exhibition and sale. Rose also sells hand dyed silk scarves, beaded
thimble bags, quilting kits, hand dyed fabric, patchwork gifts and selected
sewing notions which can be purchased from her website.
Her work is seen in
exhibitions all over the world at juried and invitational shows. She is
represented by:
The Byrne Gallery,
7 West Washington Street,
Middleburg, VA 20118
Tel # 540 687 6986
Rendezvous Gallery,
5 Loudoun St. SE,
Leesburg, VA 20175
Tel #
540 687 6986
This is what she says about
her work and techniques:
"I turn computer generated
fractal images into art quilts.
Using appliqué, embroidery,
trapunto, embellishment, fabric manipulation, couching and quilting I employ a
variety of materials such as hand painted, hand dyed fabrics, quilters cotton,
silk, velvet, silk ribbon, cotton and rayon embroidery floss, beads,
embellishments and appropriate found objects.
Each of the pieces shown has
evolved by a detailed process. Using fractal computer software I generate and
manipulate an image. The final line print is enlarged to scale onto a paper
template. Fabric colors and textures next and then the technical challenge of
cutting and stitching odd shapes together. Embellishments such as beads,
buttons, novelty yarns and found objects are attached for emphasis.
There is continual interest in
overcoming the 'how can I do this' element and the tactile aspect of the media
used adds to the interest. I want the viewer to long to touch and stroke each
piece of art."
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SKATING ON THIN ICE
©
Rose Rushbrooke 2001
Pattern : Original design using fractal and graphic computer
software.
Materials : A mixture of quilters and hand dyed cotton fabric, and
printed velvet. Cotton embroidery and quilting thread.
Size :Approximately 23" square
Hand pieced, quilted
and appliquéd.
This piece was exhibited
at the American Craft Council's Annual Juried Show - Spotlight 2002.
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SHEEP'S EYES
©
Rose Rushbrooke 2001
Pattern : Original design using fractal and graphic computer
software.
Size : 13" square.
Materials : A mixture of quilters and hand dyed cotton fabric, cotton
and rayon
embroidery floss, silk ribbon and beads.
Hand appliquéd, embroidered, beaded,
painted and quilted (including corded trapunto).
This piece was exhibited
at "Quilts from the Land of Lilliput", 2002 - a juried show held by the
Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, St Louis, MO. It was awarded first
place. |
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RIVER FISH
© Rose Rushbrooke 2002
Pattern Source : Original design using fractal and graphic computer
software.
Materials : A mixture of quilters and hand dyed cotton fabric. Cotton
embroidery floss, beads,
chenille yarn, novelty variegated cotton thread, and variegated quilting
thread.
Size : 13" square
Hand piecing, appliqué, embroidery,
trapunto, beading, couching and quilting.
This piece was exhibited
at "Quilts from the Land of Lilliput", 2002 - a juried show held by the
Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, St Louis, MO. It was awarded third
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