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Anthony Jacobson’s Artwork

By quiltshome ⋅ November 21, 2006 ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

A recent article in The Simpsonian, the Simpson College newspaper (Indianola, Iowa), caught my eye for a few reasons. One reason was the photos of the quilts. The other was that the quilts were created by Anthony Jacobson, and a male quilter is a rare thing. Jacobson is not only an accomplished quilter but has also written a book entitled “Quilting Around Your Home” with his wife, Jeanne. According to Jacobson, the quilts in that book were still very traditional. However, it wasn’t until later that he learned a different approach to making quilts.

“In 1996, I took a course with Stan Green, a fellow graphic design artist, that made me look at creating quilts in a more organic way,” Jacobson said. “This is the approach that I now take with the majority of my quilts.” Many of Jacobson’s quilts can send a strong message to the viewer. Of the many that will be on display in the Farnham Galleries from 13 November to 8 December really seems to stick out. This quilt is entitled “Create” and is made of vibrant colors with motivational words intertwined throughout the quilt. Farnham Galleries in Mary Berry Hall have been host to unique artists with a wide range of artistic styles. Visit Jacobson’s show if you can. Read the article to learn more.