These artworks draw inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including the tribal motifs found in African mud cloths and the exceptional artistic legacy of Rosie Lee Tompkins, a celebrated African-American quilt maker and fibre artist.

African Bogolanfini cloths, renowned for their intricate patterns, held deep tribal secrets and were believed to possess protective and therapeutic qualities.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, known for her abstract and improvisational compositions, frequently infused her works with personal significance. For instance, "Three Sixes," one of her most renowned pieces, pays tribute to three relatives whose birthdays feature the number 6.

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