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Judgment
36" x 24"
Judgement was created for an on line Tarot Card Challenge. About 40 artists came together to create the 78 Tarot cards which are exceptoinal for thier beatutiful imagry. The collection was shown at Houston and Chicago. An Artist Statement and Card Description was created for every card.
The Tarot is an ancient system of symbols that have fascinated people for centuries. They are the ancestors of playing cards, although they are used more for meditation now than for any game. They represent a full view of the human experience, which is timeless and yet ever changing.
The Major Arcana represent the basic external forces and situations of our lives. The Minor Arcana are more the places, people and situations of everyday life. Within the Minor Arcana there are four suites: Cups, Wands, Swords and Pentacles. These represent four different directions that people focus on in their lives.
The Judgment card caught my attention because of the issues of spiritual growth. After burdens such as negative emotional baggage, excessive possessions and irrelevant concerns are released, we can move on to our true path.
I used reverse machine applique to complete the figure. By straight stitching from the back, and then removing the excess cloth, I had complete control over the placement of the appliqué pieces. The background arcs were quilted and then the figure was added and finished with additional quilting.
By focusing closely on one single person, I wanted the viewer to recognize how possible this transformation is for any of us. It does not require that we wait until we hear trumpets.
The woman sits in shallow water. She has let go of the unnecessary distractions, which have been cluttering her life. She basks in the morning sunlight, renewing her spirit in the warming rays. She glows with health and vitality almost as if the renewing force is coming both to her and from her at the same time. Her eyes are focused on fresh options as new choices are opening before her.