The Art of Melani Kane Brewer

Artist Statement of Melani Kane Brewer

I have been a studio artist since 1994.  I have been working on my Earth~Air~Water series for about seventeen years.  The series incorporates my careers as a biology teacher, anthropologist, and artist.  I have been studying Nature all my life.  Beginning as a traditional quilter I realized it was much too restrictive.  I did a series of abstract works allowing me a new freedom with fabric.  I found it interesting, my art being so realistic, that it took the step of creating abstract work to transition to what I do now. I see the finished piece in my mind’s eye.  I know what it will look like before I even start.  My knowledge of anatomy allows me to create realistic plants and animals in my work.  I want you to see the bird fly off the nest or the moths take flight  I use painting, dyeing, quilting, thread painting, fabric manipulation, embellishment and hand stitching to capture each new creature.  As each creature is unique, so is each work of art. I am a “naturalist” in fiber.

Grey Breasted Toucan - is one of the pieces that will be on display.

Gee's Bend Quilt Exhibit

21 Quilts from the Gee's Bend Collection will be on display and select quilts will be for sale.  The Gee;s Bends quilters visited Once Upon A Quilt about five years ago and were gracious to honor us with quilts from their collection. This is an honor and a privilege to have these quilts exhibited for Quilt h by the Sea. We Thank the Mary Anne Pettway and all the Quilters of Gee's Bends. For more information please visit. http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/index.shtml