Artist Profile: Stacy Hurt

Stacy Hurt

Orange, CA

www.stacyhurt.com

1. What is sitting on the edges of your work table? Seam ripper; Metal magnetic tool bowl; magnetic pin cushion. My sewing table is a Steelcase work table 60” x 40” I rescued from our office. Havel Scissors and cup warmer. 

2. If someone looked beneath the surface, what could be revealed that we might not know about you?  I have a lovely and powerful singing voice.  It runs in my family.  
 

3. What occupies the space between your sewing machine and your cutting table? All my hopes and dreams and my Design Wall where they sometimes come true.

4. What is the most exquisite moment in your artistic life? Walking onto the Long Beach quilt floor and seeing my Cheetah quilt in the very front of the show. 

5. Do you have daily rituals in your studio? Loading the latest murder mystery on my audible account, getting the cup of tea on the mug warmer and clearing off the small cutting mat next to my machine. 

6. Reflecting on the quilts that you have made, which one stands out to you? Lift. Painting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa sculpture by Bernini as a base and actually pulling it off better than I ever thought possible.  

7. What do you have an affinity for in your work? My own calligraphy and iconic symbols of Ravens, Serpents and Text.

8. What kinds of patterns do you use in your work to create interest and texture? Patterns of letters. Always pairing the linear with the serpentine to create a balance.
  

9. What personal iconography is identifiable to you exclusively in your work? Calligraphy and Ravens.

10. What was your inspiration for the Best of Dinner at Eight? Exploring the dichotomy of the common weed; sometimes viewed as invader ; poisoned and ripped out without mercy; but (thankfully) more often appreciated as essential to the entire ecosystem.  The parallel between weeds and humans is fascinating. Hope humans can fare as well as these tough little survivors do.