Sue Reno
Greenhouse Effect, 2023
Artist painted and commercial cotton, silk, wool fabrics 62”h x 48”w
Alarmed by global climate change and frequent dramatic weather events, I’ve been working on a series of weather-related quilts. The greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat. This makes the Earth much warmer and contributes to extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, and agricultural disruptions. For this quilt I made prints of leaves from species native to my micro-environment in Pennsylvania, as many are showing stress related to these changes. Materials: Artist painted and commercial cotton, silk, wool fabrics Techniques: Wet process cyanotype and solar dye prints, monoprints, patchwork, stitching
Sue Reno
Flash Flood Warning, 2025
wool, silk, and mylar fibers; wool, silk, and cotton fabric. 59"h x 78"w
The newest in an ongoing series addressing the effect of climate change on weather events. A flash flood warning is issued when a flood is imminent or occurring, may necessitate fleeing and moving to higher ground, and can result in extensive damage and subsequent cleanup. I’ve witnessed several such events along the Susquehanna, beginning with Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Materials: wool, silk, and mylar fibers; wool, silk, and cotton fabric. Techniques: wet process cyanotype prints, needlefelting, hand embroidery, stitching.
Sue Reno
In Dreams I Started Walking, 2024
silk, wool, and mylar fibers; silk, wool, and cotton fabric 68"h x 53"w
I have a long-standing fascination with the streams and rivers of western Pennsylvania and the surrounding landscapes, to the point where they literally appear vividly in my dreams. There’s always something new to discover and appreciate in any season, and the best way to explore and experience the vibe is to put one foot in front of the other. Materials: silk, wool, and mylar fibers; silk, wool, and cotton fabric. Techniques: needlefelting, cyanotype, hand stitched hexagons, hand embroidery and beadwork.
