Esterita Austin

 

 





In my exploration of the quilt making process I try to discover and reveal a certain magical reality.
I hope to capture the feeling of wonder in the surface design.
To wonder where the passage leads
To wonder from where the light emanates
To wonder what lies beyond the quilt surface
I try to capture this visual effect by using strong contrasts of dark juxtaposed against light to create the illusion of depth.
The exploration of these visual and textural differences, in combination with the intensity of the colors, is a strong consideration in my work.
I am constantly striving to journal my growth as a woman and artist in my images.
I always leave space for an escape route, an opened door or window leading to the future.
There is always the hope of something lying just beyond.


Esterita