 Shakespeare Stamp Teresa Barkley cotton, blends, linen book pages, 103" x 103"; $5,500 Exhibited at Village West in Wherefore Art Spring 2019 |
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.
-- Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene 2
"This quilt was designed to emphasize the value that we place on a name. The famous quote from Romeo and Juliet reminds us that people and things should be defined by their characteristics and not by their name.
When I was a student studying fashion design, I was fascinated by the licensing process by which designers sell the use of their name. The quilt is part of a large series that uses the format of a postage stamp. It was inspired by a stamp issued in 1964 in honor of Shakespeare's 400th birthday. I included many types of textiles that feature names."
If you are interested in purchasing this work, please contact Teresa Barkley.