"Jewel of the Rainforest" by Phyllis Cullen features the Palila bird of Hawaii as its subject of focus.
Sometimes Phyllis likes to make animal quilts in addition to her portrait quilts. One such quilt is Jewel of the Rainforest, which is part of her series focusing on the endemic birds of Hawaii, whose subject is the critically endangered Palila bird. The technique she used to create the birds is called improvisational impressionist, which means instead of painting with paint dobs she is painting with little pieces of fabric.
Maker: Phyllis Cullen
Quilter: Phyllis Cullen
Year Made: 2022
Owned By: NA
Size: 48 x 48 inches
Shows & Museums: 2023 Portfolio Collection (Juried Artist Showcase) ; Art Quilt Quarterly - #33
