Sunday, March 11, 2012

Monument Men: a Journal Quilt

     Quilters and other artists often buy materials that speak to them because some day they will be of use. Early this year, I was attracted to a book fabric and one of Impressionist paintings. Having no idea how I would ever use them, I bought a half yard of each.

     I cut a door in the front of the journal quilt to reveal the paintings below. Click to enlarge to see the keyhole made of puff paint on middle right side on the front book panel You can open the "door" for a view of the Van Gogh.  Open the entire front cover to reveal more paintings.

       Last month I hosted my book club which had chosen to read Monument Men. It is about how Hitler's men went about pillaging the finest art in Europe and declaring other art "degenerate." The Monument Men had a mandate from FDR and the support of Eisenhower in a race against time to save some of the world's greatest art treasures from destruction at the hands of Nazi fanatics. Much of the art was hidden and some found in salt mines. I had not wanted to read the book, since I had already finished The Rape of Europa and seen the documentary of the same name. However, I was thrilled by all that I learned. Also, George Clooney, reportedly will make a movie of the book.

    

8 comments:

  1. WOW Linda...just when I think you can't out-do yourself, you do!
    This is a great piece & now I want to read the book!

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  2. That is spectacular! What a treat to read about what you did and then to check it out. It was even more fabulous than I anticipated. Super kudos to you for such a clever idea AND the clever way that you made it happen. Love the keyhole!

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  3. I want to read that book! Your JQ does a great job of depicting the concept! DJD

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  4. Enjoyed browsing through your blog... you obviously enjoy many venues, all are terrific! KJ

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  5. Oh,my, Linda you have reached new heights in creativity and ingenuity here. Just truly love this. I must add this book to my Kindle pronto!!!

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  6. I have the Momument Men on my reading list. Love your 'panel' of books and the paintings. Congratulations!
    NM

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  7. Monument Men is on my list now. Love the surprises behind the doors. Outstanding. My responses may be spotty. We are on the road--just hit Georgia to close down our big house. Some hard decisions in the next few days. Maybe I'll blog.

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  8. Linda! I love this secret door and the concept of mystery it provides. Your concept of books and paintings is thrilling, and Monument Men has captured all our attention. Too bad we can't have a group discussion about your quilt and the book together! ss

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