Slow Art Sunday - Hollins

February is Black History month and if you don’t already know Janice Hollins, Slow Art Saturday would like to introduce you to her.  Jan is a current American textile artist who makes beautiful art with quilts and other fabric creations. 

The history of quilting in the African American community has a lovely, long heritage and Jan is no exception, learning to quilt with both her mother and grandmother.  Her art quilts are exquisitely pieced to create both a stunning picture and a compelling story.

Here are three quilts for you to take a slow look at called “Days Gone By”, “We Will Survive” and “Hands of Gold”.  Take a minute to think about the tale that Jan is telling through each work.  Her wonderful colours are worth focusing on as well as you view the art today. 

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” 

Martin Luther King, Jr.