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From the Collection - Stars and Stories: American Art from the Permanent Collection

June 11, 2021 - September 12, 2021

Main Hallway Gallery

Inspired by the themes of our current exhibitions, these works drawn from the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles permanent collection explore the representations and realities of American culture. From nostalgia-infused imagery of summer baseball, diners, and the Western frontier, to contemporary issues of immigration, social justice and political activism, these works address the disparity between Americana's popular symbols and American's lived experiences.

Exhibition contents

  1. Bicentennial Quilt by Lillian Collins and Maurine Schuldt, Image 1.

    Lillian Collins and Maurine Schuldt

    Bicentennial Quilt, 1976

    Cotton

    92 x 73.5 in (233.68 x 186.69 cm)

  2. Black Hole Shhh by RoCoCo, Image 1.

    RoCoCo

    Black Hole Shhh, 2017

    wool, ink, thread

  3. Diner Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Diner Quilt, Late 20th Century

    Cotton

    86 x 86 in (218.44 x 218.44 cm)

  4. Just Shhh by RoCoCo, Image 2.

    RoCoCo

    Just Shhh, 2017

    Cutton, ink, thread

  5. Lieu Ngon Kay, 1951 by Flo Oy Wong, Image 1.

    Flo Oy Wong

    Lieu Ngon Kay, 1951, 2000

    Sequins, beads, painted text, US flag

  6. Satchel Paige: World’s Greatest Pitcher Quilt by Edward Larson, Image 1.

    Edward Larson

    Satchel Paige: World’s Greatest Pitcher Quilt, 1989

    Polished cotton

    60 x 48 in (152.4 x 121.92 cm)

  7. “Behind Door Number One” Tapestry by Sheila O’Hara, Image 1.

    Sheila O’Hara

    “Behind Door Number One” Tapestry, 1982

    Wool, cotton

    100 x 46 in (254.0 x 116.84 cm)