Tina Brewer

I wish to bring a new vision to an ancient story. I work as a conduit for messages from ancestors in the form of the story quilt. Each quilt I create is a celebration of the African American heritage.

At times this means addressing troubling issues— racism, the breakdown of the family, the loss of the innocence of children, and other challenges of life. Once there is an understanding, it takes away the mystery and fear. There aren’t as many differences between people as some think. I hope my work can be both mind-stirring and soul-soothing. I am passionate about giving dignity to the human suffering of a stolen people.

When I create, I need silence to listen to my soul. I try to give those words a visual interpretation. I hope to inspire research and exploration for other people about issues: for example, what it is to be an African American woman, wife, mother etc looking for a place of peace and calm in the universe.