Wisdom Cloak:
Above Rubies

Helen Geglio

South Bend, Indiana

2022

ARTIST STATEMENT

Above Rubies is the last Wisdom Cloak that I made. The title refers to a Bible passage from the book of Proverbs, telling us that the worth of a good woman is far above rubies. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the teaching of kindness.” This last cloak is in loving memory of my mother, a woman who was wise and good throughout her days.

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES

Wool, cotton and small objects