Map It Virtual Lecture – with Valerie Goodwin
Valerie S. Goodwin is a mixed media fiber artist and architect whose works of fine art are included in museum and private collections. Most of her work is inspired by a love of aerial views of landscapes and cities. Many of her quilts are based on maps. Goodwin's art has moved rough various stages from traditional quilting to an interest in abstract landscapes and cities. In some cases, her work shows an architectural sense of space with an archaeological perspective. In others, the network of city and its built form is more prominent. These compositions work on several levels, from close up and far away