Formen der Zeit – Shapes of Time
This wall quilt combines graphic precision with a dynamic, machine-like aesthetic. Circles, gears, and overlapping lines form an abstract interplay of movement and structure—a textile interpretation of mechanics and time. The design is reminiscent of constructivist graphics and the formal clarity of the Bauhaus, translated into a modern quilt composition.
The motif was designed digitally and then realized using a combination of templates, foundation paper piecing (FPP), and appliqué. These techniques made it possible to precisely implement the exact radii, angles, and overlaps of the geometric shapes. The interplay of methods—FPP for the clean lines, templates for the circles, and appliqué for the overlapping elements—is what gives the work its structural complexity.
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The color palette of warm apricot, muted green, light cream, and rich dark green creates a harmonious contrast between technical rigor and organic warmth. The balanced ratio of light and dark areas creates depth and movement—like a frozen moment within a rotating clockwork mechanism.
The quilting follows the concentric arcs of the design, reinforcing the sense of rotation and energy. The dense, rhythmic lines give the surface a lively texture and emphasize the tension between precision and movement that characterizes this quilt.
