| The Underground Railroad is very important to me. The people who risked their lives to escape oppression are American heroes. This piece, Shh!, is a testament to their bravery and uncompromising pursuit of freedom, even under the threat of death. But imagine the fear, the dark nights and uncertainty. Because the runners were being aggressively pursued by slave owners and hired slave catchers, my overwhelming thought when creating this piece was understanding their need to be quiet, "Shh!" |
| Shh! Cotton and synthetic fabric; applique, hand and machine embroidery, beads, fabric paint. 2001 |
Shh! Detail.
| Sponsored by the New York State lottery, in 2002, an image of this piece was projected onto a school bus and traveled throughout New York State educating children about the Underground Railroad. |
