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.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Quilt |
| Dimensions | 26 in x 34 in (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC1998.135.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Ferndale School District |
| Artwork Location | Vista Middle School Main office |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 6051 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.860189, -122.601982 |
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