This piece, as previously mentioned, is a narrative quilt made from an acrylic painting on canvas, with dyed, painted and decomposed fabric. It is from 1983 and is 90 x 80'' (Faith Ringgold). This image features fabric squares of fifteen African American females, three younger African American girls, three younger African American males, one younger African American boy, two Caucasian males, three Caucasian females, and 1 Native American male, all painted on yellow and brown fabric. Nine squares of fabric are found with words that tell the story of Aunt Jemima, Faith's idea of a black feminist heroine (Faith Ringgold). Splashes of colorful flowers and patterns, such as red, blue, and purple, can also be found throughout the quilt. The center square of the quilt reads, "Who's Afraid of Aunt Jamima?" Quilt and book by Faith Ringgold.” Who's Afraid of Aunt Jamima is a perfect example of work during the feminist movement and shows Faith's goals of achieving equality for African American women. The quilt shows a strong African American woman who the artist sees as a heroine. I believe Faith used this piece to show the world that there can be heroes who are not just women but also women
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