Aileen Bassis

.....on the Legacy of Slavery

I started this group during the past summer of 2008.  Like so many, I was riveted by the
Presidential race. And I was dismayed to hear people say that Obama just seemed too
unknown, not trustworthy ; and I attribute that discomfort to racism, to the legacy of slavery.  I
began creating these book and wall pieces about slavery, incorporating historical texts and
images of people of different races in our urban world.  This work is ongoing.
Free - women is an accordian book combining digital photos and lithographic prints with
a text from the Dred Scott decision.
Total size is 15 x 37 1/4"             
Owner is a 3 page accordian book of lithographic prints with hand sewing and a text from the
Dred Scott decision. 19 x 37"
Sisters includes text from a first person narrative with digital photographs and paint. 14 x 25
1/2"
Which Way combines lithographs with hand sewn text.  The printed text is
from a first person account about a meeting with imprisoned Africans from  
the Armistad slave rebellion. 18 3/4 x 63 1/2"

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I've made several solarplate etchings that work with these images and text.  Click here if you'd like see  a
few of these new works.