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Summary: CAROLYN MAZLOOMI DESERVES APPLAUSE!
Review: Adriene Cruz' "Divine Guardian" on the book jacket is an apt appetizer for the smorgasbord that awaits every person who opens Carolyn Mazloomi's SPIRITS OF THE CLOTH. In a culture that still perceives quilting as a utilitarian craft, one's senses are not prepared for the bombardment of first class ART. The colors and techniques defy verbal description. If I were periodically asked to arrange my favorite quilts numerically, the order would probably change each time with the exception of placing Marie Wilson's "Reprise" first. On this quilt, she answers the question, "What is a Woman?" using silhouettes to denote how society defines women and colorful, actual likenesses of women of achievement. What Wilson's quilt does to the "woman myth", Mazloomi's book does to the myth of THE African-American quilt. Loudly and proudly, this book takes the quilt definition away from the "scholars" and lays it squarely in the laps of those creative women and men who make them. This coffee table book deserves a place in your home!
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Summary: The traveling exhibit is now in print!
Review: Having the pleasure of seeing the traveling exhibit of "Spirits of the Cloth" before it became a book was the first thrill! Having met one of the quilters through an African American Quilting group on Prodigy, it is now a pleasure and privilege to see not only the work of Kyra Hicks in full color, but also those of the many talented artists in this art form. It is a book that makes it possible to take quilting beond its borders and add new dimensions to the concept of quilting! Way to go, artists in this book!
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: I received this wonderful book from my son,(via an Amazon gift certificate) for Mother's Day. It is very meaningful because I've had the pleasure of meeting and viewing the works of several of the featured artists including the author. The women are as warm and vibrant as their creations and willing to share their God-given talent with emerging quilters like myself. The colors in this book leap off the pages and wrap themselves around you , just as the original quilts were meant to do. I agree with another reviewer; even if I didn't know which end of the needle to thread this will be a most cherished gift. I am extremely & excitedly inspired.
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Summary: Experiencing History
Review: I received this wonderful book from my son,(via an Amazon gift certificate) for Mother's Day. It is very meaningful because I've had the pleasure of meeting and viewing the works of several of the featured artists including the author. The women are as warm and vibrant as their creations and willing to share their God-given talent with emerging quilters like myself. The colors in this book leap off the pages and wrap themselves around you , just as the original quilts were meant to do. I agree with another reviewer; even if I didn't know which end of the needle to thread this will be a most cherished gift. I am extremely & excitedly inspired.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: If you're looking for inspiration for your quilt making, this is the book. It's like taking a walk through a museum of history and culture. Filled with color photos.
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Summary: Beautiful, work.
Review: My daughter bought this book for me and I will be forever in her debt for doing so. I am a fairly new quilter, and have been looking a long time for quilts that would reflect the african diaspora. This one does it in spades. The colors and artistic expression of the quilts is unparalled. Kudos to those who submitted quilts. It has been an inspiration to me.
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Summary: Beautiful, work.
Review: The book is displayed proudly in my home. I read the book and enjoyed the narratives on each chapter and the comments of each artist. I was very pleased to see the different "twists" and "spins" of each artists work. Looking at the pictures, you can almost touch the colors, textures and the spirit of the work. I've been to several art shows in which some of the featured artists work were on display. I had the opportunity to attend a quilt show in Huntsville AL to hear Yvonne Wells talk about her work and I was extremely pleased that the works of quilt artists are being highlighted in one woman/man shows. The book was long overdue!!!!! Thank you to the artist C. Mazloomi!!!
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Summary: Extrordinary, factual example of contemporary AA quilts
Review: When I first read Roland Freeman's book, A Communion of the Spirit, I was in awe. I did not think that his book could be topped. I was wrong. When I read Carolyn Mazloomi's book, Spirits of the Cloth, it just took my breath away. I as well as some of my creative kindred spirits are in the book. Carolyn has allow us a forum for displaying our talents. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Many of my e-mail friends have already purchased the book. Copies were purchased by my Almamater for the Library, as well as Art Dept. Thank you Carolyn & Roland for hearing/seeing our voices. When words are too deep, there are always "art quilts".
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