Faith Ringgold | Vibepedia

Faith Ringgold was a renowned American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the City College of New York. She was an art teacher in the New York City public school system and explored themes of family, race, class, and gender in her works. Ringgold's artistic career spanned multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, performance art, and quilting. Her use of quilting as a medium was also a nod to the traditional African American craft. Ringgold's literary works have been widely praised for their accessibility and ability to engage young readers in important conversations about race, class, and gender.