Presenting Jae Jarrell |
"I produce garments with patterns, textures, and colors that duplicate the richness of the patterns, textures, and colors of Blackness. Preservation of our heritage motivates me to design for my Sisters and Brothers adornment that reflects our beautiful culture. Strongly influencing my work are African sculpture, weaving, and jewelry. The lines, seams, and decorative work of my garments reflect the rhythms I experience from African art." Quotation from AFRICOBRA III catalogue 1973 |