Mezzanine Gallery

PATTERNS ON CONCRETE

Group Show by the Boston Modern Quilt Guild

Christina Ackmann, Jo Artz, Patrice Denault, Alexis Deise, Judith Flynn, Juliet Harbage, Joyce Husseini, Stephanie Jurgensen, Amy Kidd, Rebecca Loren, Michele MacDonald, Susan McKinney, Kristine Millette, Monday Night Quilters, Jean Penta, Fran Sharp, Leneigh White, Emily Williams and Louisa Williams.

A quilt is made by sewing multiple blocks of fabric together. Small fragments shine as they become something bigger, a tapestry of rhythm and repetition. This exhibition presents a selection of quilts done by members of the Boston Modern Quilt Guild, some working collectively, to address a range of personal narratives, social issues, and formal explorations. Many of these pieces were created during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring both personal and social tension, change and a slower pace to explore the world. 

These pieces build on the long tradition of quilting in New England, reinterpreting patterns and designs passed down through generations bringing a powerful dialogue between tradition and contemporary narratives.

Within the context of Boston City Hall, with its bold architectural forms and geometric patterns, these quilts invite viewers to zoom in and out and perceive the lines of the building through a new bright lens. Just as the building itself is composed of numerous concrete blocks, these quilts are composed of countless individual pieces, each contributing to a larger, more complex whole.

The Boston Modern Quilt Guild was founded in 2010 with members hailing from Boston, MetroWest, and beyond. They are dedicated to providing inspiration, fellowship, and support to quilters of all skill levels and types. They are a chapter of the national Modern Quilt Guild.

Learn more about the works in this exhibition and about the Boston Modern Quilt Guild.