Christina E. Johnson, “Ashanti Gold”, 60”h x 49”w

Independence Visitor Center
Voices in Cloth: Quilts by Christina E. Johnson

April 5-30, 2004


One North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hours: Mon-Sun 8:30 am – 5pm


In 2002 Philadelphia resident Christina E. Johnson received an Independence Foundation Grant and chose to study fabric resist dyeing techniques with master teacher in the Ashanti tradition in Ghana, West Africa. During her month long visit she produced 13 pieces of fabric using their tie-dye, batik, ‘splash’, and Adinkra stamping methods. Christina is the founder of Quilters of the Round Table, a guild of African American quilters in the Philadelphia area.

For information on this exhibition or information for Quilters of the round Table contact Christina at tinabeth3@hotmail.com