Quilt

In Memory of Peter Frank

Description

Quilt titled In Memory of Peter Frank created by Joan van der Heide in memory of Peter Christopher Frank and made with fabric, batting, and thread. This quilt depicts the ocean with waves lapping a beach. The sky is blue with hued clouds, and rays of sun beam down from above. On the left is appliquéd text: "Peter Christopher Frank | 12-1-71 - 9-11-01."

Historical Notes

Inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, New York City–based arts educator Drunell Levinson conceived a September 11 Quilts Memorial that would bring together the work of artists from around the world. Drawing upon her academic research into mourning customs and her expertise as a quilter and fabric artist, Levinson issued a call for quilts on a website she created for the project. She offered thematic guidelines and requested a uniform size but left the choice of material, style, and subject to each quilter. Within the first year after 9/11, she had received 94 quilts. Over the next two years, the quilts—many using the Twin Towers as a focal point—were displayed throughout the United States and in Japan.