Amy Ahlstrom is leading a growing trend of ultramodern fiber-based art better known as quilting. Affectionately referred to as, The Urban Quilter, Amy acts as “part documentarian, part DJ,” to create pop-art inspired postcards of her favorite urban places. Growing up in a family of quilters, sewers, and knitters gave the San Francisco based artist her start. Her background as a comic illustrator and graphic designer gave her style.
Amy is currently working on the first piece from her Splice series. According to a press release, the body of work is, “an interpretation of her experience photographing graffiti in Oakland’s Fruitvale train yards. It brings together a more traditional quilting technique called strip piecing and her unique visual storytelling.” Expect bigger works and more work. While The Mission District is home, also expect her to explore San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. Take a closer look at more of Amy’s work below.
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