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Vladimir Cybil Charlier
The Harlem Quilts, 2020
Canvas, Fabric, Acrylics
Approx 26 x 34 x 3/4 inches
Courtesy of the artist

1) 124th Street-House A:
“The Harlem Quilts: Mani”
“The Harlem Quilts: Cecile”
“The Harlem Quilts: Timimi”
“The Harlem Quilts: Sidé”
“The Harlem Quilts: Cybil”
“The Harlem Quilts: Rayette”
“The Harlem Quilts: Pete”

2) 124th Street- House B:
“The Harlem Quilts: Selwyn”

Location: East 124th street between 5th and Madison
(2 houses/Window display)

3)- 5th Avenue/124th-125th St:
“The Harlem Quilts: Sandy”
“The Harlem Quilts: Bill”
“The Harlem Quilts: Zariah”
“The Harlem Quilts: Nia”
Location: 5th Avenue between 124th and 125th Street
(East side of street, window display)
On view through October 18.

4)- 123rd Street/Mount Morris Park West:
“The Harlem Quilts: Hervé”
“The Harlem Quilts: Paul”
Location: 123rd Street between Mount Morris Park West and Lenox Avenue (North side of Street, display under tree in front of Apt Building)
On view through October 18.

5)- Williamson Community Garden:
“The Harlem Quilts: Aisha”
“The Harlem Quilts: Zarah”
“The Harlem Quilts: William”
Location: 128th and 129th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
On view through October 18.

6)- 135Th St/ 5th and Lenox:
“The Harlem Quilts: Keiya”
“The Harlem Quilts: Victor”
Location: 135th Street between 5th and Lenox avenues
(private building community display)
On view through October 18.

7)- 135th St / Lenox and Lenox Terrace:
“The Harlem Quilts: Barbara”
“The Harlem Quilts: Ayoka”
Location: 135th Street between Lenox Avenue and Lenox Terrace
(Window showing/building)
On view through October 18.

8)- 3rd Avenue/110th st:
“The Harlem Quilts: Celeste”
“The Harlem Quilts: Chlo”
Location: 110th St between 109 and 110th St, Private Penthouse showing
On view through October 18.

9) -94th St and Columbus:
“The Harlem Quilts: Sandra”
Location: 94th Street between Columbus and Central Park West
(Lobby of building showing)
On view through October 18.

Works were donated to all of the sitters.

Artist’s description:
"The Harlem Quilts,” are inspired by one historical narrative that assesses that quilts were purposefully displayed and used codes to mark the escape routes for the Underground Railroad. The quilts display two images: The North Star which shines every night above Marcus Garvey Park and which symbolizes hope and a portrait of a member of the household (pets included) where they will be displayed.

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Inquiries: eileen@neumeraki.com

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