Image of quilt titled “Trees II" by Barbara O'Steen
 
 

Artist Statement: Some of the words printed on the cloth: Cut me down, you have lumber but only once.  Leave me standing, you have life-giving oxygen replacing poisonous carbon dioxide for decades (and many other values).

Materials & Techniques: Cotton fabric, wool yarn. Digital and hand printing, quilting, stuffing, applique, hand embroidery, couching, fusing.

Dimensions: 36"W x 46"H x 2.5"D