“It takes many hands to make a quilt—even when not all those hands touch it. For Atlanta fiber artist Adana Tillman, each stitch and slip of fabric embodies the inherited tales and talents of those who came before her.
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Like so many contemporary artists elevating this timeless craft to the caliber of fine art, Tillman is co-opting a rich cultural heritage to create something entirely her own. “I see quilting as an old art form translated through time,” she explains. “I’m bringing it into a more modern age, creating something we can relate to today.”
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