Our Ancestors Quilt Project

Our Ancestors

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by Ringgold, Freeman & Matthews

An Exhibition now available for loan

Faith Ringgold, Linda Freeman and Grace Matthews created three quilts and 13 sculptures for a show in September 2007 for National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) founded in 1889 (NAWA) in New York City.

All three quilts share this story by Faith Ringgold.

Our Ancestors

An international Save The Children Meeting was held today in New York City. A woman from the Congo Region in Africa and a man from Scandinavia shared the stage to explain that their children had adopted a sedentary lifestyle and had forgotten how to play and that something must be done or life as we know it will cease. The crowd roared with unbridled enthusiasm. Toy stores, playgrounds, amusement parks and schools all over the world have shut down. Children have taken to their beds, like old people, complaining of headaches, backaches, muscle pains, dizziness and refused to move without a wheelchair. A man just back from the war in the Middle East said “They need the help of our ancestors, they would have the children and all of us laughing in no time. They had love and hope. All we have is hatred violence and war.”

Use the links above to see video, sculpture and more.

September 13, 2007 Reception at NAWA

Ancestors Sculpture

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Linda Freeman's Solo Show at SoHo20

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March 29, 2011 – April 23, 2011

Reception March 31, 2011

Linda Freeman’s imaginary views of the forest and plants at various times of the day is richly colored. Each image exudes a different mood and emotional tenor. Freeman paints in high drama with surging form, the plants serving as a symbol of life and the passage of time.

The resulting paintings do not depict actual events. Rather they represent the powerful emotional residue of her life experience. Despite their fresh improvisational appearance, Freeman’s work has developed painstakingly over many years. The techniques that mark her painting style include layers of acrylic overlaid with oil glazes, which allow for a delicate transparent effect. Freeman’s paintings are bordered with multi colored fabrics complementing the ethereal transparencies of the finished work.

Freeman's imagery is rooted in experience, memory and observed reality. Without her deeply felt emotional approach to art making, she couldn’t even begin to create such wonderful paintings. I love it! - Faith Ringgold

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Linda Freeman's web site and more about the showhttp://www.landsvideo.com/lfrmexhb.shtml

Faith's Story

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Pictures and images coming soon

An international Save The Children Meeting was held today in New York City. A woman from the Congo Region in Africa and a man from Scandinavia shared the stage to explain that their children had adopted a sedentary lifestyle and had forgotten how to play and that something must be done or life as we know it will cease. The crowd roared with unbridled enthusiasm. Toy stores, playgrounds, amusement parks and schools all over the world have shut down. Children have taken to their beds, like old people, complaining of headaches, backaches, muscle pains, dizziness and refused to move without a wheelchair. A man just back from the war in the Middle East said “They need the help of our ancestors, they would have the children and all of us laughing in no time. They had love and hope. All we have is hatred violence and war.”

Sculptures

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Faith Ringgold's ancestors

Linda Freeman's Grandma Sofie

Grace Matthew's Ancestor sculptures

Grace's Quilt

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Press Release

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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Grace Matthews
(858) 576-0476

Exhibition Debuts the Ancestors Project, New Works Focus on Peace and Family by Faith Ringgold, Linda Freeman and Grace Matthews

New York City, September 10 – 26, 2007 National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) hosts, The Ancestors Project. This collaborative project by Faith Ringgold, Linda Freeman and Grace Matthews is made up of three story-quilts and more than a dozen sculptures that share a story of hope and peace.

The story address a fictitious but universal crisis, the world’s children have adopted a sedentary lifestyle and have forgotten how to play. Something must be done or life as we know it will cease. Children have taken to their beds, “They need the help of our ancestors, they would have the children and all of us laughing in no time. They had love and hope. All we have is hatred violence and war.” The artists ancestors join together to bring stories of joy, love and hope to help the children. Meet the artists at the reception on September 13 from 5:30 pm until 7 pm.

The NAWA gallery is located at 80 Fifth Ave., Suite 1405 at 13th Street near Union Square. Receptions are September 13 and 17 from 5:30 pm until 7 pm is free and open to the public.

Video

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Ancestor's Project

Barbara Wallace and Grace Matthews read Faith Ringgold's Ancestor's Story from Grace's quilt.

Grace recounds the happy memories of her Grandpa and Grandma Walls.

Reserve this Exhibition for your Venue

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Reserve the Ancestors exhibtion for your venue. Call Linda Freeman (9174) 238-9366 or Grace Matthew (858) 576-0476 for loan information. Email to GraceMatthews1@aol.com

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