"Peony Dream" by Chen Jing won First Place - Pictorial at Houston 2025.
Artist Statement: "This quilt draws inspiration from "The Peony Pavilion," a classical Chinese opera about love transcending mortal bounds. It depicts a young maiden, enchanted by a spring garden's blooms, drifting into a dream where she meets an elegant young scholar. The work interweaves realistic human figures with illustrations and calligraphic elements from ancient Chinese books, alongside symbol-laden patterns, using silk and sheer fabric."
Techniques: Hand Embellishment, Embroidery, Chinese Frog Closure Techniques, and Ribbon Embroidery; Machine Piecing, Appliqué, Embroidery, and Quilting; Digital Printing
Design: Original Design
Maker: Chen Jing
Quilter: Chen Jing
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
Awards: First Place - Pictorial (Sponsored by World of Quilts Travel) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
