Julie Seydell Johnson – Treasure from a Trunk
NE-237JSJ
$850.00
This is a Past/Present/Future exhibit piece. Available to pick up or have shipped after January 11, 2026.
Artist Statement:
I took pictures of a trunk from Rogaland in Vesterheim’s collection. I used the design as a basis for an appliqued quilt. The quilt applique is made from recycled denim jeans and flannel work shirts. I use hardworking farm materials from the past to honor that past in a new, contemporary beautiful design, just the hard work of our Norwegian ancestors on Midwest farms led to our lives today.
Dimensions:
77.5 x 74 inches, recommended for a twin bed or as a throw
Materials: fabric
As an adult, Julie connected through Vesterheim with her Norwegian heritage while also learning folk art. She experiments across mediums, often using something she learned in a class to make something completely different once home. She likes that she is sharing snippets of Norwegian history through the art that she creates.
No Discounts
If shipping is requested, we will contact you in January with an additional shipping charge.