MARY BENDOLPH Housetop Variation Quilt

Mary Lee Bendolph, born in 1935 in Boykin, Alabama, is a renowned American quilt maker associated with the Gee's Bend Collective. Her work has been exhibited in prominent institutions, including the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The "Housetop" pattern is a signature design of the Gee's Bend quilters, characterized by concentric squares or rectangles that create a mesmerizing, layered effect. Bendolph's interpretation of this pattern showcases her unique aesthetic, blending traditional techniques with personal expression.