Peace Quilt Project

© 2006 InterRelations Collaborative, Inc.

Click on the www.ny1.com link at the bottom of this blog to see video of the NYC reception At ACA Gallery.

This quilt image depicts a work in progress (double-click on it to enlarge) with two of the three panels complete. Here's more about the project.
Faith Ringgold and I have been commissioned by IRC to design and construct this "What Will you Do For Peace Quilt" inspired by the NYC youth that created the images published in a book by the same name.

Following the tragic events on September 11, 2001, the InterRelations Collaborative brought together young people from diverse communities across New York City to document their experiences on 9/11. In their own words and images, they produced a remarkable book they called What Will You Do For Peace? Impact of 9/11 on New York City Youth calling for peace and understanding. Their powerful artwork and moving narrative caught the attention of New York City visual artist, Faith Ringgold, and we were honored to publish this book in association with her.
For more information on this project go to http://www.inter-relations.org/


What Will You Do for Peace? Impact of 9/11 on New York City Youth (Hardcover)
by Faith Ringgold (Editor) "September 11th. It was a school day..." (more)
Amazon Price: $11.02
The book is available on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0976175304/ref=nosim/104-6635017-7935953?n=283155

Comments:

Faith said...You have done a wonderful job and I am so proud of you. There will be many more commissions to come. This is great. Everyone will love it. Can't wait till the kids see it at their New York preview. Faith


Barbara F. said...Grace, you've got this blogger thing down pat. And the 'Peace Quilt' that you and Faith have created is magnificent. Thanks for sending it to me. Barbara.


Anonymous said...
Grace: As usual, both you and Faith have outdone yourself. I am so proud of you and being part of your family. I love you very much.

Grace Yun says: The quilt's absolutely exquisite!


Thank you for putting your talents and energy into making the world a better place in such a beautiful way! Your work and the way you do it are wonderfully inspiring. May the seeds you plant here nourish many generations to come.
Diane Gage

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