The Quilts of Gee's Bend

““The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” - I was lucky enough to see an exhibit of these quilts in DC when it was at the Renwick - all of the quilts were made by a community of blacks in this funny little part of the world surrounded by the Mississippi river. Mostly made from scraps from the mills they worked in they are the most wonderful examples of abstract art I have ever seen.”

“This book introduced me to the histories, materials, and community behind the quilts of Gee’s Bend. I was especially inspired by the improvisation, reuse of fabric, and collective care embedded within the quilting tradition. It helped me understand Gee’s Bend quilts as both artistic and deeply connected to survival, memory, and Black cultural preservation.”

“This is one of my favorite books to look through when I want to feel inspired by distinct artistic style and unexpected color combinations. Most importantly, it tells the stories of some of the artists themselves.”