"Sun Worship" is the first piece Leni made of forty for her "Park Bench Stories" exhibit. The photo Leni used for inspiration was the first one she took for the series, and it features a lady as she soaks up the sun in Santa Fe, New Mexico. One of the things that Leni likes to capture is an image that tells a story, and she loved the story this photo told as the woman sat casually on the bench, one shoe off, looking out into the sun.
About the Park Bench Stories exhibit: "I am a park bench. I am no different whether I reside in New York, Santa Fe, Venice, Prague, Vienna or in any small town anywhere in the world. I remain in place all seasons of the year, in all weather, year after year, gazing at the same scenery. People come to visit me-some are regular visitors, some pass my way but once. Children take a break from play; young lovers catch a moment alone; some are waiting, others make a phone call, have their lunch, rest after a long day, read or simply enjoy a beautiful day. Some are hopeful, some are weary. Some are peaceful, some are troubled. Some come alone, others in pairs or groups. Some stay a while, others take a quick break and move on. I see them all but they never notice me."
Maker: Leni Levenson Wiener
Quilter: Leni Levenson Wiener c c
Size: 15" x 24" Inches
Design Source: Inspired by a Photo taken by Leni Levenson Wiener
Shows & Museums: National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY in 2020
