Madam Q

Inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Madame X, Madam Q reimagines a classical portrait through the bold colors and geometric forms of modern quilting. Paper piecing transforms the figure into a mosaic of woven fabrics, while dense free-motion quilting adds dimension and movement. Flowing contours define her face and figure, contrasting with the angular quilting of the background. The result is a conversation between traditional portraiture and contemporary textile art.  
Quilt by Becky Litton of @erstwhile.art.studio