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SARAH URAM: QUILT
FOR LIFE
On 1st December hundreds of thousands across the world remembered
those lost to AIDS. It was about supporting an estimated 36.1 million people
across the world living with HIV. It was about the fact that over 8,000 people
worldwide die from AIDS every single day.
Oh behalf of R.I.B
Music, Rachel
Innes met up with Sarah Uram.
Sarah contributed to the ’Names
Quilt‘, which originated from San Francisco and was in
remembrance of loved ones who had died from AIDS, and also show the world that
AIDS affects everyone from every walk of life.
Sarah lost a family friend to AIDS and was asked by the friend's widow to
design and make a piece of quilt to commemorate and celebrate her husband’s
life.
Unfortunately, the ’Names
Quilt' has grown so much in size that it can no
longer be displayed in its entirety.
Instead. pieces of it are sent out to different parts of the USA to be used by
communities and schools in AIDS awareness programs. A poignant reminder that we
are all touched by AIDS and need to be aware of its destruction.
Originally from the New York area, Sarah Uram moved to Utah seven
years ago to study Landscape Architecture.
Utah is the perfect place to study anything to do with the great outdoors.
Whilst being home to numerous Eco -systems, Utah also offers everything
for the great outdoors enthusiast.
From camping out in the Moab desert to hiking, biking, rock climbing or skiing
in season, there is something for everyone.
If you don't like to exercise you can even view the beautiful red rock of Southern
Utah from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Summer is hot, hot and
hotter, and winter, although cold, is crisp and inspiring. Spring and Autumn fit
in between and are clearly defined as seasons of change.
I met Sarah at her home; a beautiful earthy Mediterranean style house built on
the East Side of Salt Lake City. As I look out over the city the day is
reminiscent of a typical rainy morning in my homeland.
The stormy clouds gather over the mountains, silhouetting them against the angry
sky. Salt Lake City looks somewhat like a goldfish bowl, protected by the huge
Wasatch Mountains that form part of the Rocky mountain range.
Quilting has a long history. Centuries ago, people quilted primarily out
of necessity, but also as a social activity. Women would often work on one quilt
together.
Although the majority of today’s quilters use sewing machines, the traditional
hand-sewn quilt can still be found. Sarah shows me one of her hand made quilts
as proof of true craftsmanship. The essence of quilting is in the design
and crafting skills.
Sarah comes from a long line of artists and craftsmen. Her mother was a Dancer
and ran a dance company in New York City. Her Grandmother knitted. I ask Sarah
if she enjoys knitting and she smiles and tells me that knitting is not creative
enough for her. Her love of quilting is about designing. Developing the idea
into a finished piece. Sarah’s quilts are vibrantly entwined pieces of
fabric in fabulous colours.
Sarah's inspiration often starts with a trip to the fabric store. She selects
maybe one piece of fabric in a certain colour, takes it home and builds the
quilt from this piece. Sarah designs the pattern for the quilt on her computer
and then begins to build a masterpiece.
I study her quilts and note that they are exquisite, each one individual and
innovative. She clearly loves her craft. I ask her why she enjoys her rock
climbing and she tells me she loves it because it is "endlessly
challenging." That, however, is a whole new interview!
True craftsmanship I decide, starts from the heart.
For any further information or to purchase a quilt contact: Sarah
Uram
Please contact:
Mike Cobley
RIB Music
c/o NTD
9 - 12 Middle Street
Brighton
England BN1 1AL
mike.cobley@btinternet.com
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