The quilt show recently in Raleigh NC encouraged FB to post lots of photos the next day. So I clipped a few of the more interesting quilts... lots of political statements! Just a few of those FB friends who shared included the artist's information, which I try to remember as being very important to viewers.
By Karen Rabe of Minneapolis MN
QuiltCon in Raleigh NC
Shadows of The Dream
Sharing with Sepia Saturday...where this week's photo does include some bedding of a more mundane form.
I am thankful for my struggle because without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled upon my strength. |
ALEX ELLE    
 
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stitching as a form of a rebellious act - it saddens me that the inspiration for these glorious works of stitchery is so awful, yet the beauty and the strength of their words, stitches and actions is so powerful
ReplyDeleteYes, protest quilts are a new genre to me! I have always had great respect for stitchers As a woman’s form of art!
DeleteStitchery
DeleteOnce again women's stitching records the moment. Subversive strength.
ReplyDeleteI once saw a display of black women’s quilt made during the Underground Railroad era. It was in TheHigh Museum In Atlanta. These are taking communication to another level.
DeleteSo disappointed that you are not using bedding as a verb. 😜
ReplyDeleteSomeone else will have to write that blog
Delete...I LOVE political art! Resist!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are probably easier to live around than posters, they’ll both are probably targeted to a specific time.
DeleteBeautiful collection of quilts. The Shattered quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
That quilt reminds me of how I felt betrayed by so many women who I know who voted for Trump!
DeleteThese are all truly masterful works of art as protest. Brittany Meagher's Shadow of the Dream strikes me the most powerfully.
ReplyDeleteA lot of these images evoke emotionality for me – sadness, anger, astonishment!
DeleteQuilts to give folks food for thought! Excellent choices to share. Thanks for doing so! :)
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder how these women thought of these designs and cherry through the creation Of them!
DeleteArt that speaks very powerful.
ReplyDeleteI think most Art has something to say anyway - But these are incredible expressions related to our lives today!
DeleteThank you for sharing these quilts. Very important.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed And you’re welcome to share them!
DeleteThose are all amazing. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that others go and take photos and share them on Facebook – since it would not have been possible for me to see these in person!
DeletePowerful statements! And the Winter Moon one is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see the winter moon quilt As well as the detail of its craftsmanship!
DeleteSuch power in those pieces of fabric. Seeing them makes me feel all at the same time angry, inspired, frustrated, hopeful and determined.
ReplyDeleteThere is that!
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