The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place
by William Arnett, Alvia Wardlaw, Jane Livingston, John Beardsley
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Author: Alvia Wardlaw, Jane Livingston, John Beardsley, William ArnettEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-23
ISBN: 0965376648
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Tinwood Books
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Summary: 5 Stars
I was first exposed to the Quiltmakers of Gees Bend while in architecture. One of my teachers shared a video of a documentary of the quiltmakers and I remember being struck with the profound appreciation of how even the bleakest of environments, the human spirit can find a way to express itself in the most beautiful ways avaiable.
The quiltmakers are all impoverished, poor, black women from Gees Bend, AL and are no more than one generation removed from slavery. None have had formal artistic training or any schooling on primary, secondary, or complimentary colors - yet collectively, they have generated what many consider the most compelling collection of modern art in America.
The most compelling thing about the quilts are the incredibly personal stories that motivated the quiltmaker as they composed their masterpieces. Some of the stories will move you to tears as these brave women bare their souls in explaining how they found within themselves the ability to create such inspirational pieces of art.
Last I heard, they had received funding for a national tour and had been to the nations most prestigious museums, namely the Milwaukee Art Museum (by Santiago Calatrava for all you architecture fans). If you should have the chance to obtain a copy of the documentary, any book with their work, or have the priviledge to view their work in person - I would highly recommend it!
A true testament of the human spirit and our innate desire to express our innermost, personal feelings!
Summary of The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place
Since the 19th century, the women of Gee?s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee?s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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