Pink Strength:  Cosmic Illusion #23:  

 Salli McQuaid: Pink Strength, 39” x 39”, ©2008

Artist’s Statement 

I made Pink Strength for a competition with the theme Wild Thing in mind. For me, “wild thing” signifies all that is fun, adventurous, strong, and gloriously feminine in women.  When thinking about every woman, I wanted to do an artwork about breast cancer, since it has in some way touched most of our lives. I wanted the quilt to reflect the intrinsic strength and special qualities of all women, and especially the women who fight this disease. By connecting with the “wild child” in me as depicted in Pink Strength, it might help uplift the spirits of those touched by, or dealing with, this disease.

This quilt is dedicated to the memory of Theresa Brinley, who lost her ten-year, bravely-fought, battle with cancer in 2008.
 

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