This cube is a feminist response to minimalist sculpture. The square is the foundation of quilt patterns.

Baby Block to Creativity is the name for this quilt pattern. It contributes important content to this artwork. In this pedestal, the quilt pattern Baby Block was used as a metaphor. It is so very hard to be creative when you’re taking care of small children. There is no moment in the day unused and the effort required to take care of small children and a house is exhausting. Child care, child rearing, and the work of parents is unappreciated, under valued, and underpaid in our modern age.  

The primary colors are pink and blue, stereotyped gender specific colors for babies. In the 1950’s, however, these colors were used for kitchens and appliances as modern symbols of domestic bliss. Look at the photos at the bottom of this page that illustrate the inspiration for this work.

Materials: Printed steel from vintage steel doll houses, folded and fabricated using the traditional quilt pattern titled Baby Block.
12" height, width, and depth      

Baby Block to Creativity is available for exhibition or for purchase.