Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilts, and Beyond
Cubbs, Joanne / Friis-Hansen, Dana / Arnett, Matt
Mary Lee Bendolph's extraordinary patchworks garnered national attention when they were featured among the works of other quiltmakers from her tiny, predominately African American community in the 2002 blockbuster exhibition and book, The Quilts of Gee's Bend. This beautiful book examines Bendolph's inspiration, creative process, and individual genius, as well as her profound connection to the cultural practices and expressive traditions out o...