Return to flip book view
Gaye ShannonBurnettVisual Artist + Story Quiltergayeshannonburnett@gmail.com(309) 269-9568
About The ArtThe quilt is called Mwanga Mzuri, Swahili, forbeautiful light. It goes without saying that thedaughter of the Bantu Sun and Moon would benothing less than a 'Beautiful Light.' Medium: Fabric Mixed Media. (March 2023)Dimensions: 36" x 46" x 1.5"Mwanga Mzuri, Daughter ofThe Bantu Sun & Moom
"Trayvon Martin, the death that changed a Nation."This quilt commemorates the story of Trayvon andhundreds of young Black Men that have been killedwhile unarmed by police and vigilantes that think it'stheir right to commit violence on Black bodies. It's thefirst of three quilts from the "Violence By AnotherName" story quilt series that I created as a visualresponse to racial violence in America. Medium: Fabric Mixed Media (Jan. 2023)Dimensions: 36" x 40" x 1"The Death of Trayvon MartinAbout The Art
"Say Her Name Quilt"About The ArtThe "Say Her Name Quilt" is part of the "Violence ByAnother Name" story quilt series. I created it as avisual response to racial violence in America.#SayHerName is a social movement that seeks to raiseawareness for Black Women victims of police brutality.The Arrest and "alleged suicide" of Saundra Bland aredepicted in this quilt. Medium: Fabric Mixed Media (Jan. 2023)Dimensions: 36" x 30" x 1"
Works In Progress...
About The ArtistAs an Artist, I have been active in the community for over20 years, from after-school art programs to summer artand drama. Being an Artist of the Black Diaspora, I useintense colors and compelling interpretations to help createa different conversation regarding "abstract expression" inAfrican American Art. My work explores colors, motion,social commentary, and influences from my experiences asa Black woman. I am the co-founder and president of theAzubuike African American Council for the Arts. We arelocated at the new TMBC Lincoln Community Center inDavenport, Iowa.If chosen, as a narrative quilter, my intention is to craft astory quilt woven from the captivating tales that trulyinspire me.