Freeport Community Library – Susan Hess: Meet the Artist and Art Reception

MINIATURE ECHOES THROUGH THE ART OF THE GEE’S BEND QUILTMAKERS

Susan Hess of Georgetown will be at the library to talk about her “miniature echoes:” weaving and embroidery depictions of the US Postal Service 2006 commemorative stamps entitled “American Treasures: Quilts of Gee’s Bend.” These stamps, originally gifted to Hess, were her introduction to the unique work and art produced by the quiltmakers of the Gee’s Bend area of Alabama’s rural Black Belt. She was deeply inspired to uplift their work and stories, and 2020 provided the necessary downtime to create her miniature echoes. Her work and that of the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers are sure to excite! Stop by informally to Meet the Artist at the library on Friday, May 2 from 1:00-2:00PM. And an engaging reception on Friday, May 9 2:00-4:00PM will provide important context to these women’s work and art.

This program is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served at the reception. For questions or directions, call 207-865-3307.

Photo: BONDAGE by Susan Hess; source quilt titled Pig in a Pen Medallion by Minnie Sue Coleman

Freeport Community Library
10 Library Dr,
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-3307
freeportlibrary.com