Virginia McConnell

Stay

38 x 27.5", framed to 41.5 x 31 x 1.25"

Quilted Textile

$2000

This quilt captures a moment of intense emotional and physical resistance. The figures struggle to remain connected as unseen forces pull them apart. Their straining bodies and anguished expressions speak to the raw effort of holding on—whether to a person, a memory, or a shared past.

Artist's Statement:

I am a restless artist. I have created in various media, including drawing and painting, fabric, and clay. My focus seems to shift to a new way of making art every few years. But there is one thing that ties it all together. People. I am endlessly inspired by people and their stories. I am fascinated by expressions and mannerisms, the way that time writes on faces and bodies. I like to watch people in unguarded moments: standing in line at the grocery store, sitting in a coffee shop, talking on a cell phone, going about their daily lives. I can’t help wondering about what they have endured, what they know or believe, how they came to be who they are. My work often focuses on what draws us together and fosters a sense of community.