Bear Paw Block, 1970s Front End His practice draws on both

His practice draws on both lineages and his mother's Indigenous land stewardship

and sculpture

and deep rooted storytelling

woven with subtle irregularity that reveals the hand of its maker

Bear Paw Block, 1970s Front End His practice draws on bothGees Bend refers to a small, historically Black community in Alabama known for its extraordinary quilt making tradition. The quilts of Gees Bend are characterized by bold geometry, improvisational composition, and deep rooted storytelling. Created by generations of African American womenoften from repurposed fabric and clothingthese quilts transcend their utilitarian origins to become powerful expressions of resilience, creativity, and cultural