Willie

“Willie” has been on many adventures - including a visit to Fantastic Fibers 2021 at the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah Kentucky, following his debut at the SOFA Chicago - Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (now Intersect Chicago), in late 2020.  And currently he is travelling with The Quilt Show’s “Behind the Seams” at AQS exhibitions until October 2024.

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. A portion of sale proceeds will be donated to Farm Aid, a charity he established in 1985 to assist and increase awareness of the importance of family farms.

$1,200

Hand-dyed cheesecloth sculpted with PVA adhesive, machine-stitched with monofilament thread to hand-painted and hand-lettered cotton canvas; soft-mounted on felt

45 x 34 in. (114 x 86 cm)

Cheesecloth, cotton, acrylic paint, soft-mounted on felt

Photo credit: Thomas Blanchard