Lois Reitzes speaks with local artist Dawn Williams Boyd about her quilting technique and large-scale textiles. Her works illustrate what it means to be Black in America. The MET acquired her piece “Sankofa,” which is semi-autobiographical.

Lois Reitzes speaks with local artist Dawn Williams Boyd about her quilting technique and large-scale textiles. Her works illustrate what it means to be Black in America. The MET acquired her piece “Sankofa,” which is semi-autobiographical.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.