“African Quilt” draws inspiration from my time in Sub-Saharan Africa, where I was immersed in the vibrant artistry, textiles, and handcrafted works created by local artists and artisans. While visiting Africa University and the historic Old Mutare Mission in Zimbabwe, I experienced an extraordinary sense of warmth, generosity, and community that stayed with me long after I returned home. This painting reflects those memories through layered color, rhythmic geometry, and interconnected forms that evoke the feeling of a handmade quilt stitched together through shared experience and human connection.
Rich jewel tones, energetic mark-making, and intricate linear textures create a dynamic composition that bridges abstraction with cultural memory. Influenced by Mid-Century Modern design and contemporary abstract expression, “African Quilt” offers both visual energy and emotional depth, making it a striking statement piece for modern interiors and curated collections alike.
This original painting was created with professional-grade materials on stretched canvas and arrives ready to hang, requiring no framing. Its bold palette and sophisticated structure make it well suited for collectors seeking contemporary abstract work with a strong narrative and distinctive personal history.
My work has been exhibited at nationally recognized juried art festivals including the St. James Court Art Show, Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, 4th Street Festival of the Arts, and WinterFair, as well as galleries, museums, and arts centers throughout the Midwest, including ADC Fine Arts, the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Richmond Art Museum, Middletown Arts Center, and the Oxford Community Arts Center.
“African Quilt” draws inspiration from my time in Sub-Saharan Africa, where I was immersed in the vibrant artistry, textiles, and handcrafted works created by local artists and artisans. While visiting Africa University and the historic Old Mutare Mission in Zimbabwe, I experienced an extraordinary sense of warmth, generosity, and community that stayed with me long after I returned home. This painting reflects those memories through layered color, rhythmic geometry, and interconnected forms that evoke the feeling of a handmade quilt stitched together through shared experience and human connection.
Rich jewel tones, energetic mark-making, and intricate linear textures create a dynamic composition that bridges abstraction with cultural memory. Influenced by Mid-Century Modern design and contemporary abstract expression, “African Quilt” offers both visual energy and emotional depth, making it a striking statement piece for modern interiors and curated collections alike.
This original painting was created with professional-grade materials on stretched canvas and arrives ready to hang, requiring no framing. Its bold palette and sophisticated structure make it well suited for collectors seeking contemporary abstract work with a strong narrative and distinctive personal history.
My work has been exhibited at nationally recognized juried art festivals including the St. James Court Art Show, Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, 4th Street Festival of the Arts, and WinterFair, as well as galleries, museums, and arts centers throughout the Midwest, including ADC Fine Arts, the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Richmond Art Museum, Middletown Arts Center, and the Oxford Community Arts Center.
