The Whale Watch Shawl is a screenprinted silk crêpe de chine work created in 1994 that demonstrates Stella's venture into textile design. The delicate silk fabric serves as an unusual substrate for the vibrant screenprinted colors. The work suggests a connection to marine themes through its title while maintaining Stella's characteristic abstract vocabulary. This piece bridges the gap between fine art printmaking and functional textile art. The fluidity of the silk material contrasts with the precise application of printed color.