The Reflections of Eve series was created to emphasize
the freedom that we have to return to the text and rethink the traditional
interpretations of the stories of Adam and Eve.
The Garden: This quilt is my interpretation of the moment
when Eve sees "that the tree was desirable as a source of wisdom"
(Genesis 3:6) and decided to reach for that wisdom. The tree of knowledge,
therefore, is depicted as an open book and Eve is represented by the
reaching hand. In viewing this quilt, I hope that one can rethink
the traditionally evil and weak Eve and instead encounter a thoughtful
Eve who knowingly reaches for the fruit of the tree of knowledge in
order to increase her wisdom.