Prophets, Quilt with embroidery, 71 x 85 in, 2012, Donated to The Kinsey Institute
The act of teaching and learning passed down history is how we keep memories, ideas, and these trades alive. Just like the act of handing down these techniques and the quilts themselves through family members, families can also pass down prejudice and ideas of hate.
I use this soft quilt form to make harsh commentary, and to reinforce the fact that smaller, ‘softer’ forms of prejudice are what lay the groundwork for extreme intolerance and hate.
This quilt, Prophets, compares current American political, popular and religious figures to Adolf Hitler. I am hoping my audience will question who they vote for, celebrities they admire, and the sermons they listen to.