Anna Williams, Quilt, cotton and synthetic fabrics, 2004

Anna Williams American/Louisiana, 1927-2010 "Quilt" cotton and synthetic fabrics 2004, signed and dated on sewn label on reverse. Note: Born near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1927, Anna Williams was a self-taught quilter who learned to sew as a child by watching her mother and grandmother, continuing a long tradition of African American quilters. Extensive experimentation throughout Williams' life, combined with her innate eye for color and design, resulted in an important body of work and designation as one of the most significant fiber artists of the twentieth century. Williams' quilts incorporate scraps of traditional printed cotton, unusual synthetic and woven or decorative fabrics. She created freehand, improvisational designs, using no templates and for the most part eschewing blocking. Her expert use of color and rhythmic patterns set her quilts apart, and she first began to receive recognition in the 1970s. Williams' first exhibition was held in 1990 at the Quilt Surface/Design Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, where her work drew many accolades. Additional exhibitions at the American Quilters Society, Louisiana State University Textile & Costume Museum and Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival followed. Her quilts are displayed in museums nationwide and have inspired numerous contemporary quilters to further their own artistic expressions. References: Parker, Teresa. Anna Williams. 64 Parishes. www.64parishes.org. Accessed Oct. 28, 2026; Watts, Katherine et al. Anna Williams: Her Quilts and Their Influence. Paducah, KY: American Quilter's Society, 1995.

Estimate:£1,491.41

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