U. S. Hate Crimes
Dirty Laundry in the U.S.
Mixed Media Art Quilt
Size:
Shipping and insurance not included in price
Materials: Cotton fabrics, flag fabric, computer printed data, image transfer material
Methods: Machine and hand quilted, hand painted, hand appliqué, image transfers
Artist Statement:
The white stripes contain reported hate crime data from the Southern Poverty Law Center on reported hate crimes across the nation. The stars contain two types of hooded images. This work was created for an exhibit honoring Trayvon Martin.
History:
2010 Facing Race Conference, Chicago IL
2011 Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival, Hampton, VA
2012 USSAE Conference, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Central High National Park Site, Social Justice solo exhibit, Little Rock, AR
2013 Mosaic Templars Cultural Museum, Social Justice solo exhibit, Little Rock, AR
Hanging: Each work has a sleeve on the back to hang the work. It can be hung on a wooden slat flat against the wall or on a curtain rod. After purchase I will send hanging and care information. Works can also be framed if you choose.