This portrait study of Jane Goodall by Mary Pal was part of SAQA's 2011 online auction. Mary Pal has invented her unique technique using gauze and a stiffener to define the features in her portraits. Being an admirer of Jane I was immediately drawn to this quilt.
"Jane Goodall - Portrait Study" 12" x 12" Mary Pal - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2011
Cheesecloth, PVA adhesive, buckram. FMQ using monofilament thread.
The cheesecloth is layered to make more solid areas.
This close-up is of the fingers..
Nice printed label with the original photo, but no contact for the artist.
On the back you can see how sparse the actual quilting is.