Quilting holds deep cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples, intertwining practical necessity with rich storytelling and community traditions.
Inspired by the ancient craft, artistWally Dioncreates colorful, translucent quilts that honor Indigenous lands.
At the time, four large petroglyph boulders, dating back thousands of years, had recently been unearthed.
I wanted to make several transparent quilts and superimpose them, one in front another, he explains.
I wanted to highlight the invisibility of systems when everything is working well, as it should be.
Despite his ambitious plan, Dion only managed to make one quilt in time for the exhibition.
The elaborate, shimmering green piece beautifully commemorates the lush sweetgrass braid used in Indigenous ceremonies.
I considered the act of offering fabric and adherence to tradition.
Since then, Dion has expanded his collection, titledGrass Quilts, by adding several new pieces.
Check out the artistsbeautifulGrass Quiltsbelow and find more of his work onDions website.
Artist Wally Dion creates colorful, translucent quilts that commemorate Indigenous lands.
Each quilt represents a piece of the natural ecosystem and is designed to be displayed outdoors.
The fragile, translucent pieces interact beautifully with sunlight and the surrounding natural elements.
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