Priscilla Bianchi
represents a unique personality in today's Art Quilting World. She was
born and raised in Guatemala, Central America, where she still resides
today. Her own distinctive style is characterized by the use of bold,
bright colors, a daring approach to choosing and combining fabrics and
textures, and a thirst for experimentation and risk-taking.
Priscilla's story as a quilt maker is both incredible and
inspirational. Coming from a country with a rich textile heritage but
no quilting tradition at all, she's had to overcome many obstacles.
With a body of work of over 60 Art Quilts that have been exhibited
internationally, her passion and enthusiasm for her work, as well as
her origins make her a truly unique Quilt Artist. An experienced
teacher, she travels throughout the U.S. to lecture and teach about her
career and share her experiences.
Her one-of-a-kind Art Quilts, with a definite Ethnic appeal,
incorporate the richness of Guatemalan hand-woven textiles, colors,
patterns, and symbolisms, giving life to a myriad of works of Art that
are fresh, vibrant and innovative. The wonderful Guatemalan landscape,
the people with their costumes and traditions, the Mayan culture and
the bountiful harvest of fruits and flowers never cease to inspire
Priscilla. Her influences and views on this magic, mystical world, give
her pieces a delicious Latin American flavor, thus, setting her apart
from any other Fiber Artist.
Make It Easy® Sewing & Crafts Publishing (a QuiltWoman.com company)
has worked with Priscilla to create a complete and easy to follow set
of patterns to help quilters make her “easy to make” art quilts. Visit her website at
http://www.priscillabianchi.com.