Artwork copyright Jeannette Meyer. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Talisman for Return, 1997

Jeannette Meyer
American (born 1954)

Location: Vista Middle School, Ferndale

About the Artwork

Artist Jeannette Meyer created the quilt Talisman for Return during a teaching residency in Maine. She created it as an object to express her promise to return to that beautiful location. The hand-dyed fabrics depict an autumn landscape, including vibrant red fields, colorful sky, and a large door.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Ferndale School District.

About the Artist

Oregon-based artist Jeannette Meyer creates conceptually expressive fine art quilts. Exhibiting her work nationally and overseas, Meyer also teaches and writes about surface design and art quilt design.