Sabrina Gschwandtner's 2009 film-based textile work Quilts in Women's Lives

Sabrina Gschwandtner created Quilts in Women's Lives in 2009, a mixed-media work measuring 71 by 48 inches. The piece incorporates 16mm film alongside polyamide and cotton threads. This entry was published on artcritical.com on September 3, 2010. Gschwandtner's practice often explores intersections of craft, film, and feminist narratives through textile-based forms. The work references traditional quilting techniques while utilizing unconventional materials like celluloid film strips. Quilts in Women's Lives represents Gschwandtner's ongoing investigation into women's labor histories and domestic arts. The artist's approach transforms cinematic material into tactile, woven compositions that challenge medium boundaries. Her work recontextualizes film as both image carrier and physical substance for construction.