4/20/2005

Filed under: Georgia by site admin

I have finally heard from the Armenian male quiltmaker! He still has hopes for an exhibition of the 100 pieces (both paintings and quilts) he has created to honor his mother. I would like to help if at all possible. I don’t know who is translating for him or how often he checks his e-mail. He has a painted piece on fabric I would like to buy as I know he would be offended if I simply offered him cash. I think of his paintings often as they were so unique and colorful. I loved the way he used fabric in them. His mother must have been extremely important to him. I don’t know how she died. Since he is from Gyumri where the earthquake happened, one must be careful about asking about such things. It’s just too painful for people. In Armenia, I was never allowed to show the Gee’s Bend photography of a deceased person surrounded by family. I was told that it was just too sad. Anyway, I hope I can help Valeri because my visit with him has stayed with me. Karen