altadena, 2025

  • embossment with dry pigment rubbing on handmade kozo paper

    15 × 15 in

    Edition of 50 (signed/numbered by artist)

    $1,000

  • this is the inaugural edition of accordion press. created in the aftermath of the 2025 eaton fire, kenturah created this edition to support the Alta/Pas Quilt Circle, a branch of the African American Quilters of Los Angeles guild. several members were displaced by the fire, including kenturah’s mother. 100% of the proceeds are going to the group, to ensure that they have the resources to continue their practice as an important part of our creative community.

Tactile Memory

  • presented by kenturah + accordion press

    february 22 - march 1, 2025

    an exhibition featuring quilts by the Alta/Pas Quilt Circle

    matthew brown, los angeles

    photo credit: paul salveson

  • install shot 2

    quilts by cheryll carr handy (l) & gwendolyn w. brown (r)

  • quilt by nancy antone

  • quilts by sara gile (l) & mildred davis (r)

  • quilts by sara giles (l) and mildred davis (r)

  • quilt by cheryll carr handy

  • quilt by gwendoly w. brown & accordion press prototypes

  • accordion press prototypes