Arcola Pettway
Arcola Pettway (1934–1994) was an American artist associated with the Gee's Bend group of quilters.[1][2]
Her work is included in the collection of the High Museum of Art.[3]
Life
Arcola Young was raised by her mother, Deborah Young, and her grandfather, Reverend Paul S. Pettway. Her mother also raised Young's cousin, Leola Pettway. Leola described their childhood as being full of play and adventure, like fishing, singing in church choirs, and inventing games.[4]
Young married Joseph Pettway, brother of Lucy T. Pettway, and together they had 12 children. They farmed together and Young was a part of a gospel singing group, the Golden Angels.[4]
Work
Young's mother taught her cousin, Leola, to quilt first because she was five years older than Young. Together, both women taught Young to piece and quilt.[4]
References
- ^ John Beardsley; William Arnett; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Jane Livingston; Paul Arnett; Alvia J. Wardlaw (2002). The Quilts of Gee's Bend. Tinwood Books. pp. 178–. ISBN 978-0-9653766-4-8.
- ^ "Four-block strips, tied with yarn - Souls Grown Deep Foundation". www.soulsgrowndeep.org. Archived from the original on 2019-04-21. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ^ "Lazy Gals (Bars) Quilt". High Museum of Art.
- ^ a b c "Arcola Pettway | Souls Grown Deep Foundation". www.soulsgrowndeep.org. Archived from the original on 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
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- Arlonzia Pettway
- Candis Pettway
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- Loretta Pettway
- Louella Pettway
- Lucy T. Pettway
- Lutisha Pettway
- Martha Jane Pettway
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- Pearlie Kennedy Pettway
- Qunnie Pettway
- Sally Mae Pettway
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- Andrea Williams
- Irene Williams
- Nell Hall Williams
- Patty Ann Williams
- Magalene Wilson
- Estelle Witherspoon
- Annie Mae Young
- Deborah Pettway Young
- Nettie Young
- Stichin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt by Patricia McKissack
- Leaving Gee's Bend by Irene Latham
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