Virginia A. Spiegel

Boundary Waters Series


Ten notebooks stuffed full of notes, sketches, poetry and photographs from my journeys in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) inspired this series of textile constructions focusing on water, tree, rock and sky.

The BWCAW, a million acres of water and trees along the Canadian/ Minnesota border, has been set aside as one of the last places where Mother Nature, and not humans, reigns supreme. 
Support for the production of this new artwork was generously provided
by a residency at the Great Expections Creativity Center.



Available Boundary Waters Artwork

New! - May 2008


Boundary Waters 32
21x66"
White cotton fabric, acrylic paint, thread.
Detail
$2400



Boundary Waters 10
22.5x108"
White cotton fabric, acrylic paint, thread.
Detail
$3375



Boundary Waters 19
18x102"
White cotton fabric, acrylic paint, thread
Detail
$2840
Shown 2008 - ArtQuilt Elements
One of 68 works chosen from
708 entries by jurors Robert Shaw, BJ Adams,and Mi Kyoung Lee



 Boundary Waters 25
26.25x17.25"
White cotton fabric, paint, polyester fabric (burned), painted silk organza,
inkjet printed silk organza, burned felt, MistyFuse, foil, thread.
Detail
$625
Boundary Waters 26
27x16.75"
White cotton fabric, paint, polyester fabric (burned),
painted silk organza, inkjet printed silk organza, thread.
Detail
$625


Boundary Waters 27
9.5hx7.5w"
Upholstery fabric, paint, Lutradur, thread.
Screenprinted, painted, hand and machine stitched.
Framing recommended.
$100
Detail

Current and Coming Exhibitions

A Sense of Place Invitational
Studio Art Quilt Associates traveling exhibition (2007-2008)
Sixteen artists whose work is inspired by
their particular landscape.
Next venue: International Quilt Festival - Long Beach
2008


Boundary Waters 21



Boundary Waters 22


Boundary Waters 23


New Focus’ 08 Invitational
Coos Art Museum
Coos Bay, OR
December 2008 - February 2009


Boundary Waters 31 (North)
More information on this artwork.


Artwork Acquired by Patrons


Boundary Waters 7
9x36"
$450
Katherine McNeese Collection



Boundary Waters 8
9x36"
$450
Katherine McNeese Collection



Boundary Waters 14
9x41"
White cotton fabric, acrylic paint, silk organza,
Shiva paint stick, thread
Detail
$510
The Schroder Collection



Boundary Waters 20
9.5x38"
White cotton fabric, polyester fabric, Lutradur, acrylic paint,
inket print of manipulated photo, velvet, thread.
$500
Collection of Tomme J. Fent



Boundary Waters 24
9x41"
White cotton fabric, acrylic paint,
inket prints of manipulated photos, ink thread.
Detail
$510
Collection of Karey Bresenhan


Boundary Waters 28
10.75x7.75w"
Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection
Upholstery fabric, paint, cotton fabric, Lutradur, thread.
Screenprinted,painted, hand and machine stitched.
$115
Detail



Boundary Waters 29
9.5x7.5w"
Collection of Sue Bleiweiss
Upholstery fabric, paint, cotton fabric, Lutradur, MistyFuse, foil, thread.
Screeprinted,painted, foiled, hand and machine stitched.
Detail



Boundary Waters 30
9.5x9.25w"
Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection
Upholstery fabric, paint, cotton fabric, Lutradur, thread.
Screenprinted, painted, stamped, hand and machine stitched.
$120
Detail

The Boundary Waters series premiered at Norfolk Arts Center, Norfolk NE,
May 1- June 29, 2007. Scenes from the Opening Reception

Other artwork inspired by the Boundary Waters.