Design, Art, Textiles - David Owen Hastings

Shibori Paper, dyed with natural indigo using the Japanese technique of binding and stitching
Goro Goro (Rumble), wall quilt using vintage and contemporary Japanese fabric (detail)
Sukotei (Measure), monotype, collage, and stitching on wood panel (detail)
Naniwa Okita, wall quilt using vintage and contemporary Japanese fabric (detail)
Shibori Modern Quilt, quilt in progress using shibori indigo dyed cotton and linen
Hajime (Beginning), monotype, collage, and stitching on paper (detail)
Modern Flying Geese Pillow, a modern take on a classic quilt block
Bōhatei (Breakwater), shibori indigo dyed paper and stitching (detail)
Chōsa (Study), monotype, collage, and stitching on wood panel (detail)
Pachi Pachi (Crackle), wall quilt using vintage and contemporary Japanese fabric (detail)
Keika (Lapse), monotype, collage, and stitching on wood panel (detail)

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modern abstract artwork, acrylic encaustic monotype collage

modern quilt using shibori indigo dyed cotton with off white linen

modern abstract artwork, monotype collage and stitching on paper

shibori indigo dyed paper with stitching

Welcome! I’m David Owen Hastings.

I’m a quilter, graphic designer, print and textile artist, and the 2020 President of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild. I create richly-layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt and textile designs. For over 20 years, I’ve exhibited my stitched paper artwork in galleries and juried shows, and worked exclusively with nonprofit organizations on their branding and communications.

My creative approach to modern quilting has led to a busy schedule of workshops and lectures on quilting, branding for artists, fine art and textile techniques. Sharing knowledge, encouraging creativity, and teaching new skills are personal passions. I also love to travel, especially in Asia, and enjoy sharing my experiences and inspiration through travel photos and stories.

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RECENT FINISH: “Gorogoro (Rumble) ゴロゴロ,” 24” x 24” using vintage Japanese kimono fabrics mixed with some contemporary quilting cotton. I created the top during The Joe Retreat with @joethequilter in November, and finished the quilting over the holidays. It was fun to “cut, sew, repeat” with Joe Cunningham, and see what happened without pre-planning. My inspiration word for this one was “Volume” and I ended up calling it “Rumble” because it reminds me of a futuristic turbine, maybe something in the engine of a star ship! I have fun titling my quilts with Japanese words, and “Gorogoro” is one of many onomatopoetic sound-words found in the Japanese language. . . .
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