Artist: Melanie J. McNeil
Size: 32” wide x 33” long
Medium: Textile art, pieced and appliquéd

Created in the wake of Donald Trump’s first election as President, RESIST embodies the messy, chaotic, and ongoing process of resistance. The raw piecing reflects the challenges and complexities inherent in standing against injustice, while the diverse colors represent the breadth of human experience impacted by the election and policies of his administration, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. The quilt remains “unfinished,” with no binding and exposed batting, symbolizing that the work of resistance is still ongoing.