Wall quilt "Reflets"

A textile interpretation of reflections on water.

Reflections 

This wall piece is inspired by a photograph by Daphné Caron, taken at the surface of a river. It shows the reflections of the sun filtering through the water, the luminous movements that form and deform, and the river sand in the background.

The composition plays with layers: the shapes suggest both the transparency of water, the moving shadows, and the glimmers of light. Through layers, contrasts, and irregular rhythms, the textile becomes a liquid surface — a way to translate the movement of light through the material.

Raw appliqué technique

The elements are hand-cut and then attached without folding to the background, following the raw appliqué technique. The raw edges add a lively texture, echoing the vibrant surface of the water. The manual free motion quilting structures the whole without freezing the movement.

Materials and dimensions

• Dimensions:
  • Blue-green-yellow velvet: 25.5 × 38 inches
  • Green-orange-yellow corduroy: 24.25 x 34.25 inches
• Materials: 
  • Blue-green-yellow velvet: Cotton, velvet
  • Green-orange-yellow corduroy: Cotton, kasha, corduroy
• Technique: Appliquéd with improvised manual stitching on a sewing machine
• Inspiration: River water photography by Daphné Caron

Features

• Unique handmade piece in our workshop in the Eastern Townships
• Composed of carefully selected natural fabrics
• Inspired by an original photograph by Daphné Caron
• Raw appliqué technique and manual, improvised quilting by free motion
• Rich texture thanks to the different textiles and finishes
• Wall decorative artwork ready to hang (see our custom-made wood supports)