

A Glorious Mystery
by Mary Kay Fosnacht April 2026 20" W x 32" H (51 x 81 cm) Continuing my exploration of the Femina theme, A Glorious Mystery reflects on the layered complexity of a woman’s existence. The three distinct figures may suggest separate individuals, stages of life, or even facets of one woman at a single moment in time. Constructed from layered silk organza, their forms are both delicate and resilient—transparent yet enduring. The interwoven thorny vines symbolize struggle, while


Rosa Mystica
By Mary Kay Fosnacht Nov 23, 2025 1 min read Overland Park, KS, USA Piecefularts.com 20" w x 32" h (51 x 81 cm) Throughout history, the image of Mary has been a source of solace and intercession, especially in moments of profound suffering and uncertainty. Rosa Mystica draws upon this tradition, evoking Mary as the Mystical Rose—an enduring symbol of compassion, healing, and steadfast presence amid human struggle. The quilt’s central figure, radiant in blue and gold, recall


Conversing With the Earth III: Pivot Point
by Mary Kay Fosnacht 24" x 32" (61 x 81 cm) “Pivot Point” is the final piece in the three-part series, Conversing With the Earth , which...


Conversing With the Earth II: Desertification
by Mary Kay Fosnacht 24" x 32" (61 x 81 cm) This is the second in the series with the theme of, "Conversing With the Earth," for the 20...


Conversing With the Earth I: Fiery Discourse
by Mary Kay Fosnacht 24" x 32" This is the first of a series of art quilts to be made for the 20 Perspectives group with the theme of...


Saguaro Skeleton
by Mary Kay Fosnacht 24” x 32” (61 x 81 cm) The Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is an interesting species. They are native to the...


Dark Night of the Soul
By Mary Kay Fosnacht 24" x 25" Inspired by the poem, Dark Night of the Soul, by St. John of the Cross. This piece was made for the...


Reflection on a Healing Heart
by Mary Kay Fosnacht 24" x 24" - 61 cm x 61 cm Monochromatic Challenge - Red Violet The completion of this piece coincided with my...


Museum at Prairiefire
24" x 24" Prairie fires have been an annual spring ritual in east-central Kansas for hundreds of years beginning with Native Americans....


Sunflower
24" x 24" I live in Kansas where the sunflower is the state flower. We have been here for almost 30 years and just a few years ago, I...









