Quilts of Gee's Bend: Vol. 111
Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, n.d. Number 3 of 20 copies. A striking book with a "magic star" construction that allows the work to be opened to reveal the interior pages. Gee's Bend, Alabama is famous for the quilts created there by African American women The expertly crafted Gee's Bend quilts are known for their bold and improvisational use of color, geometry, and mixed materials. Every Gee's Bend quilt is unique yet belongs to the same aesthetic family. Their quilt making tradition dates back four generations. The goal was to improvise upon designs that had already been made in order to create a truly unique composition. Materials such as old clothes, cornmeal sacks, corduroy, denim jeans including the inside pockets for darker colors and any fabric that fit the color palette were used. This work was created by the book artist to honor these quilters. With stiff black paper covers with title label and orange decorated paper. Affixed to each folded page is a replica of a bright and colorful quilt design. Printed on Red River paper and Hemptone from Paperworks. In fine condition. Measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 inches. ARTB/100124. Fine.
Item #37499
Price: $500.00