Author Description

With bold color, inventive composition, and words written straight from the heart, Faith Ringgold’s art speaks out in a clear voice. An artist, storyteller, educator, and feminist activist, Ringgold reflects on turmoil and change while preserving her memories in vibrant mixed-media creations. Her painted story quilts blur the lines between craft and fine art while stitching together the importance of family, cultural roots, and artistic collaboration. This calendar presents 12 of her stirring images.