Artwork copyright Rachel Brumer. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Marker III, A True Pioneer, 1998

Rachel Brumer
American (born 1956)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Artist Rachel Brumer created the art quilt Marker III, A True Pioneer. She made it using hand-dyed fabrics with appliqued, printed, and stenciled pieces. This quilt is part of her 'Marker' Series that pay tribute to women and their legacy by featuring text from their gravestones. She notes, "The text from this particular piece comes from a cemetery on Queen Anne Hill, in Seattle, WA."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Rachel Brumer creates fine art quilts. She is a former modern dancer and sign language interpreter.