Sarah Arzberger
wow! such an amazing and beautiful concept. Before reading and watching these videos I had no that Quiltmaking was really a big deal. Honestly, I thought quilts were just something grandparents made or something that was passed down in families. But I’m blown away by the beauty and artwork I see in these quilts. I didn’t understand at first, why quilts? Isn’t it just something that keeps you warm or makes your bed look pretty? No, it’s ART. After looking up how quilts are made I understand why it’s used to show Social Change. There is no limit to a quilt. It can be any size, has multiple layers to it, full of different colors, and can always be added on to. It’s also beautiful because it’s not one artist, it’s a community coming together added their square to the quilt to make one big statement.
After reading the article from the Washington Post “Now, even quilters are angry: How a social-justice design started a feud” by Peggy McGlone I don’t understand whats all the backlash is for. Sara Trail did not deserve the reaction that she got. I don’t see anything wrong with what she did. She is fighting for herself and for her people. She’s looking to spread awareness and is trying to make a difference. I think her square of the number 2 pencil erasing the “In” in the word Injustice was an amazing idea and was wonderfully displayed and really makes a statement. The quilt was made right after the killing of Trayvon Martin which started the Black Lives Matter Movement.
The article says “I think of the word ‘injustice’ like ‘peace’ and ‘love.’ I don’t understand how injustice is a political notion. Everyone wants to see more justice. It’s universal,” he said in an interview with The Washington Post. “We need to do better than this.” I agree with Frank Bennett. Justice and freedom are something everyone should have. It’s not a political thing. its love and peace. If the square really stirred the waters then Trail’s work wasn’t for nothing. I love when they say there is no quilt police because no one is gonna stop them.
source- https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/now-even-quilters-are-angry-how-a-social-justice-design-started-a-feud/2020/01/20/0e9874be-3951-11ea-bb7b-265f4554af6d_story.html
