Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Bee, 1998

Margaret Liston
American (born 1946)

Location: Washougal High School, Washougal

About the Artwork

Artist Margaret Liston created the expressively embroidered quilt Bee, which features a portrait of an older woman, as an exploration and celebration of the wisdom that comes with age. Liston notes that many of her quilts are conceived as a "little altars", which "call attention and pay homage to what is featured."

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

About the Artist

Seattle-based textile artist Margaret Liston creates art-quilts that combine traditional quilt design with painted and printed elements. Her quilts depict landscape, portrait, and abstract imagery.