The Nelson Art Gallery is currently holding an exhibition from September 24th till December 13th showcasing African American Quilts. The quilts are not only beautiful but also has a rich history embedded within every stitch and fabric. The different materials (such as: corduroy, velvet, satin, and taffeta) used within the quilts accent the rich and beautiful colors. The African American slaves had to use whatever materials they could find to create a new usable quilt. Every little piece seems to tell a different story.
One of the pieces called “Piano Keys” by Avis Collins Robinson plays on the name that the strips of fabric looks like actually piano keys. But unlike the dull black and white piano keys, this quilt is rich in shades of blue, red, yellow, and orange. The repeated shapes all lined vertically creates a sense of unity within the piece even though it has a lot of crazy colors. This creates a sense of visual rhythm that brings the whole piece together. Some might even say that if you look hard enough, you might see hills, sky, and a sunset. It seems as though the creator took time out to compose the different colors in a meaningful and pleasing way, expressing their creativity within this everyday object.
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