Solar City II
20” x 70”
photo by D. James Dee
Pairing contemporary topics with traditional quilt patterns, Katherine Knauer prints much of the fabric she uses with images of environmental concern or war. This juxtaposition of dynamic surface imagery and a medium most often associated with comfort and warmth imbues her quilts with personal meaning and the energy of an unexpected fusion; visual puns are complimented by labor-intensive craftsmanship. Knauer’s work has been described as “a mirthful approach to the macabre”.
