If you were lucky enough to see this exhibit then you will understand when I say it was truly inspirational. https://montclairartmuseum.org/content/heart-hand-african-american-quilts-montgomery-museum-fine-arts
The quilts were made by African-Americans from Alabama. While I enjoyed all quilts, I did have some favorites including Yvonne Wells, a self taught artist, who's pictorial quilts told stories about the civil-rights movement, religion, etc. As I strolled through the one room which contained about 10 of Yvonne's quilts, I was fascinated by the stories attached to each quilt and found myself lingering much longer than I anticipated for the small exhibit. The level of detail on each quilt was amazing, including the hand quilting. The quilt using old ties took 160 hours to make + 37 hours just for the embroidery.
If you did not see the exhibit, then come with me on a journey as I share some of the photos I took during my visit. The last day of the exhibit is tomorrow.,
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| The Higginbothams II dressed in their Sunday best |
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| The Whole Armour of God |
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| Housetop/Strip Quilt by Plummer T.Pettway (Gee's Band) |
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| Strings by Mary Lee Bendolph (Gee's Band) |
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| Rosa Parks I- Yvonne Wells |
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| Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South III |
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| Nora's Neckties in 3D |
I saw the exhibit, but I'm glad you reintroduced it to me. It's an amazing art form.
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