Drawing inspiration from eight visual artists of the Harlem Renaissance, this Exhibition Collection embodies a cultural movement through both fashion and artistic expression. Therez Fleetwood skillfully merges traditional folk-art craftsmanship with contemporary flair, weaving compelling narratives into each garment. Using silk, wool, cotton, and jute as her canvases, she employs meticulously crafted felt fabric appliques, patchwork, and quilting techniques in place of traditional paint, creating a stunning fusion of history and modernity.
Artist Inspirations; William H. Johnson (Portraits, Jitterbugs, Sweet Adeline and Breakfast for Madam)Artist Inspirations; Palmer Hayden (The Card Game), Lois Mailou Jones (Africa), and William H. Johnson (The Lamentation)Artist Inspirations; Romare Bearden (Sothern Limits and The Black Odyssey, Circe), Palmer Hayden (The Card Game) and Jacob Lawrence (The Dream 02)Artist Inspirations; Jacob Lawrence (The Migration); Elizabeth Catlett (Madonna 2 and 2nd Generation)William H. Johnson – “The Lamentation”
William H. Johnson – “Portraits”Romare Bearden – “Southern Limits”Jacob Lawrence – “Dream Series”Louis Mailou Jones – “Egypt”Elizabeth Catlett – “2nd Generation”Romare Bearden – “Circe”Jacob Lawrence – “The Migration”William H. Johnson – “Sweet Adeline” & “Jitterbug”Elizabeth Catlett – “Madonna 2”Palmer Hayden – “Card Game”
