‘Quilt’ is a monumental construction conceived of with the urban homeless populations in mind. Plastic bags the ubiquitous fabric of our daily urban existence, are transformed by Thomas into the vocabulary of Comfort. They are literally sewn into a quilt, or ‘comforter’, to ease the pain, to keep warmth in, to see in refuse the potential for caring and responsiveness. Humorous and delightful with references to “Pop” art, this colorful and painterly ‘soft’ sculpture addresses many issues simultaneously.
Leslie Lund
Curator, Comfort Zones
Tenri Cultural Center, New York