Art Quilt with Embroidered Words and Applique Cockroach

This quilt titled "Inherit the Earth" pays homage to the lowly, yet resilient cockroach who can handle just about any human-caused disaster. The quilt made its public debut at The President's Summer Art Series at Brenau University Galleries, summer 2015. Viewer results were mixed. :-)

Title:  Inherit The Earth

Artist:  Jane B. Broaddus

Medium: Fiber (hand-dyed cotton fabrics, machine thread, tulle, organza, upholstery fabric)

Date:  2015

H x W:  41 x 39 inches

Big City Rats Art Quilt

This art quilt titled "Big City Rats" made its public debut at The President's Summer Art Series hosted by Brenau University Galleries (2015). My inspiration for this piece was the 2007 infamous rats-in-the Taco Bell video shot in New York City. Here, fancy rat breeds tower over a glittering urban landscape while their humbler cousins take refuge on its rooftops and in its streets.

Title:  Big City Rats

Artist:  Jane B. Broaddus

Medium:  Fiber (cotton fabrics, tulle, trim, embroidery thread, machine thread, seed beads, sequins) 

Date:  2015

H x W:  42.5 x 29.5 inches