The Patchwork Quilt

By Christina Lau Lay Lian, Mouth and Foot Painting Artists

Dating back to as early as the nineteenth century, Patchwork clothes sewn into quilts are known are called ‘Patchwork Quilt’ or in Chinese, "百衲被" or "百家被". Each piece of fabric, offered from a different household and stitched together by many hands, is a gesture of collective care. Wrapped in such a quilt, a child is said to grow up strong, not delicate; easy to raise, blessed with longevity and joy.
As the saying goes, 一辈子的幸福：一“被”子的温暖 a lifetime of happiness begins with the warmth of a single quilt.

About

After a life-changing car accident in 2005 that left her with C6 spinal cord injury, Christina Lau discovered new ways to express herself through art. Despite being paralysed from her chest down and the loss of finger movements, she transformed her journey from Prison Officer to artist, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Through her artwork, she continues to share her unique perspective, proving that creativity knows no physical bounds.

SKU: MFPA-043

Medium: Watercolour Painting

Dimensions (WxH): 73cm x 53cm