About Jacq

Scissors are my pencil and my eraser; I cut and sew to create my art. I made my first patchwork quilts over twenty years ago, when I was still working in international development and public health. It was exposure to the work of pictorial fiber artists like Faith Ringgold that showed me a new way to approach creating with fabric. I began experimenting, finally taking an intense seminar with an established art quilter who encouraged me to find my artistic voice.

My artwork celebrates Black folks being joyfully Black, and that is reflected in my choices of bright, exuberant colors. My extensive family history research has given me a wealth of pictures and stories to pull from. The walls of my Takoma Park studio are covered in old family photos and works in progress, making my creative space both lively and filled with memory.

In January 2024, my largest work to date was dedicated and hung at Christ Lutheran Church in Washington, DC. The two panels, each 36 inches wide and 80 inches high, respond to this question: In today’s world, where do we find Jesus? Other pieces are on display at Hearst Elementary School, the headquarters of The Links, Inc in Washington, DC, and numerous private collections.