About this Project
“Her stories that live are there in her quilts. Were they all collected together and shown they would reveal a culture of place carefully, imaginatively constructed.” -bell hooks
Quilts are comfort. Quilts are women’s work. Quilts are labor. Quilts are art. Quilts are rebellion. Quilts are expression. Quilts are anti-capitalist. Quilts are narratives. Quilts are community. Quilts are queer. Quilts are warmth.
Artists’ Statements
Each block below corresponds to a quilt square. Select a name to view the corresponding artist statement.
Roaming Quilt
Follow the quilt as it moves around the Pierce College Campuses.