{"product_id":"leahman-sharon-title-banana-trade","title":"Leahman, Sharon  title: Banana Trade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Leahman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanana Trade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 x 55\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric\/Textile\/Quilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island\/Native Woman dressed in red, barters and trades bananas with her local community. They come by all forms of transportation; by boat, on a scouter, on foot pulling a wagon to bring their favorites for trade; watermelon. figs, tangerines, potted plants, etc. They also bring ballet dancers and their musical instruments for entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am from a family of quilters and was drawn to my roots in beautiful, scenic Caroline County, Virginia, where I was born and grew up. From geometric design to today's modern concepts, I have a wealth of ideas uniquely expressing my thoughts of nature and people. My distinctive style incorporates bold colors and intricate patters creating immersive pieces that encourage personal reflection and dialogue.  Am known in quilting circles and have exhibited in several places in Virginia, in 2026; PAAL in Petersburg, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, Crossroads Art Center. Also in 2025, displayed at  Black Iris Gallery, Virginia State Library in Richmond, State Fair of Virginia in Doswell,  PAAL in Petersburg, Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton. Arts in the Park 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Richmond, VA. Most recent publication is located in Folk Art Museum - Summer 2025 and Progress Index in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"September Members Exhibition 2026: Travel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52465347002670,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Leahman_Sharon_BananaTrade__1500.jpg?v=1786983032","url":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/products\/leahman-sharon-title-banana-trade","provider":"Crossroads Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}