Comments on: Gee’s Bend: A Colorful Place

By: Nickie Frye

Nickie Frye — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:43:28 +0000

I saw this exhibit when it came to San Francisco. AMAZING. I was impressed on many levels.

By: Alice

Alice — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:12:01 +0000

LOVE these! I did a paper on the Quilts of Gee’s Bend in college. Truly amazing pieces of art, history and culture.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:03:59 +0000

OOOOOH! I too saw this exhibit when it was in Denver. It was so magical. Sarah, I totally agree. You could definitely “feel” something. It was just fantastic. Yes yes, I need that book.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:03:22 +0000

I saw this exhibit when it was traveling about three years ago. It was so powerful – which I realize is a strange thing to say in some ways. There was something about these quilts in particular – I can’t explain it exactly. The best comparison I could make was to a Rothko painting. At first it seems flat and unassuming. But – if you stand before it long enough, it opens up, sort-of starts to breathe and pulsate. Anyway, it was something I wouldn’t have expected from textiles. You should definitely see them in person if you get the chance.

By: Maimy

Maimy — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:25:44 +0000

Gooooooorgeous. Another book to add to my wishlist. I’ve had quilts on the brain lately, I’ve even started dreaming about them… Great post