The University of Kansas

Faith Ringgold

United States, born 1930
Flag Story Quilt, 1985
Dyed and pieced fabric
The Peter T. Bohan Art Acquisition Fund, 91.40

In Flag Story Quilt, Faith Ringgold expresses strong opinions about racism. Combining image and text, Ringgold confronts the viewer with a story that questions American justice. The artist’s choice of materials – pieced tie-dyed fabric- and her extensive use of text also link the work to African-American traditions of quilting and storytelling.