Bear's Paw #1

Bear’s Paw #1 honors one of the most important patterns in the Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad. The code is said to have told those fleeing slavery to take a mountain trail, out of view, and follow the path made by bear tracks, which could lead them to water and food.

This original collagraph is part of Brooke Remmert’s body of historical quilt art, which reinterprets the patterns believed to have carried coded messages in plain sight. A collagraph is built from a raised plate that is sealed, inked, and run through a press, giving the print a rich, tactile surface that echoes the texture of fabric and stitching.

At 30" x 22", it is a large, commanding piece for a living room, library, office, classroom, or gallery wall. It is a meaningful addition for collectors of African American history art, folk art, and quilt art, and for anyone who wants a conversation piece with a story. It arrives unframed, so you can choose a frame that suits your space.

Size: 30" x 22"; Unframed