"Willie" by Mary Pal is a portrait quilt of Willie Nelson.
Willie is Mary's portrait quilt, made using cheesecloth of course, and was created in admiration of Willie Nelson. Mary says, "Adapted from a reference photo by Allen Matheson, this portrait celebrates the artistry of musician Willie Nelson. Allusions to lyrics of his most recognized songs permeate the very fabric of his shirt and the smoky background cheekily references his crusade to legalize cannabis."
Techniques and Materials: Hand-dyed cheesecloth sculpted with PVA adhesive, machine-stitched with monofilament thread to hand-painted and hand-lettered cotton canvas; soft-mounted on felt
Maker: Mary Pal
Quilter: Mary Pal
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Fantastic Fibers 2021 at the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, Kentucky ; Intersect Chicago 2020
