Tiptree Quilt
The Tiptree Quilt is based on James Tiptree, Jr.’s science
fiction novel, Brightness Falls from the Air, which
tells the story of humans and aliens who witness the spectacular
passing of a fiery wave-front, and the incineration of the planet
Damien, caused by the nova of The Murdered Star. 1,248 squares
of fabric were used to construct this 100" x 121" textile
painting of this fantastic scene. Except for two small pieces,
the swirling image is constructed with only straight-cut pieces.
If you look closely you can see female signs in the planet below.
Work spanned ten years and the combined effort of 65 people from
around the world, many of whom had never quilted before. The
Tiptree Quilt celebrates the James Tiptree, Jr. Award—an
annual prize for science fiction and fantasy that expands and
explores our understanding of gender. James Tiptree, Jr. was
the pseudonym of Alice Sheldon whose brilliant stories and gender-bending
life inspired the award in 1991. Elspeth Krisor directed and coordinated work
on the quilt; Jeanne Gomoll and Tracy Benton designed it.
Eventually it will hang in the Seattle
Museum of Science Fiction.
Available for a limited time.
The James Tiptree, Jr. Quilt poster
is produced with the Giclée printing technology. A high
resolution photo of the quilt is printed with archival quality
inks onto Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper (250 gsm, thickness 15 mil),
100% acid free archival cotton paper. The Giclée printing
process provides color accuracy that rivals traditional silver-halide
and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums,
art galleries, and photographic galleries. Poster size: 18" x
27". The Tiptree Quilt poster will be available until July 20,
2006. Those who order posters will receive them by August 1, 2006.
$60.00