Strandlines, discarded lifejackets abandoned by Syrian refugees on the coast of Lesbos
Ben Quilty gave me some life jackets abandoned by Syrian refugees to include in this quilt inspired by his photograph of the Lesbos coastline with its alternating strandlines of pebbles and life jackets. Thousands of them.
Strandlines, discarded lifejackets abandoned by Syrian refugees on the coast of Lesbos
Cotton, nylon, zips, reflector tape and straps: Machine pieced (Seminole, crazypatch, strip pieced) and free machine quilted
120cm x 132cm (47" x 52")
Private collection
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