| Aileen Bassis ".....on the Legacy of Slavery" I started this group during the 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; 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" |
| Once , a handmade artists book of digital photos and lithographs with text |
| 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") . Back to Gallery Home Page |
| I've made several photopolymer etchings that work with these images and text. Click here if you'd like see a few of these works. |
