"Sharing the Moment" by Hollis Chatelain won First Place in the Portrait category at Road to California 2023.
Artist's Statement (Road to California 2023): "African-American women are a powerful force in motivating their families and communities to vote. I wanted to create a piece about this and highlight the fact that African-American women did not receive the right to vote in all 50 states until 1965 when the Voting Rights Act was passed. I met Phyllis at a rally. I was drawn to her and asked if she would be my model. Without hesitation she said yes. She later brought her friend Loretta with her."
Artist's Statement (Houston 2021):"I believe that African-American women are the matriarchs of their families and communities. They have always been a powerful force in getting their communities to vote. This piece also highlights the fact that African-American women did not receive the right to vote in all 50 states until 1965 when the Voting Rights Act was passed. I met Phyllis at a rally. She enthusiastically agreed to be my model, and brought her friend Loretta with her."
Original Main Quilt Photo from Hollis Chatelain's Facebook Page
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
Maker: Hollis Chatelain
Quilter: Hollis Chatelain
Year Made: 2020
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Road to California 2023 ; Houston International Quilt Festival 2021
Awards: First Place - Portrait Quilts at Road to California 2023 ; The Superior Threads Master Award For Thread Artistry at Houston 2021
