Harlem Renaissance Reverie: Exhibition Collection

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)

 

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