The AQS seems to be more about protecting their trade shows, advertising, targeted market, revenue streams and commercial quilting than quilting as pure art. Being nominated for their awards seems like a Grammy or Oscar, the commercially popular, derivative and safe choices get recognized, well done protest or message art that actually pushes an artform forward will be recognized by the other artists in the medium.

you legitimately think this rug is problem and shouldn't be displayed in public? normies didnt decide they didnt want to see it, they decided they didnt want others to see it.

https://www.laurashaw.net/quilts#/your-mother

It’s not a bundle of blood. It’s a frayed and distorted red cross. You can read her artist statement on her website.