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"Abataka" Book by Mary Fisher
Mary Fisher's AIDS activism has taken her around the globe. But it was Africa that "changed her," she said after visiting as part of an official delegation and then returning with her two, teenaged sons. From acres of orphans to mourning villages, Fisher breathed in the experience of AIDS in Africa. She experienced the power of ABATAKA -- a pan-African term meaning family, tribe, community, home, belonging – and channeled that power into compelling, courageous art.
Mary claimed the name ABATAKA for a book showcasing her African-inspired art works, with reflective essays on each piece. The works, she wrote, "were born in the heart of an American woman being embraced by African women. What bonded us was AIDS. Our lives had each, against our own wills, been redefined by a tiny virus we never wanted but now could not escape. These women gave me ABATAKA."
Her time in Africa left Fisher inspired and impatient. She poured her feelings into compelling, unflinching art works. And between her Africa visits, she delivered bold testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives:
"I have seen AIDS - I've seen it in Africa, in America, and in the mirror. I have looked into the eyes of a thousand orphans. I've held other mothers who want, like me, not to leave their children. I have smelled the smell of dying. And I have tasted the absolute despair of those who are defined, as I am defined, by the virus. Therefore, I have come to Washington today to ask those of you with power to make a difference..."
~ Mary Fisher
(April 5, 2000)
The agony of AIDS is the backdrop for Fisher's recent work, including pieces collected in this book. But above the grim images of wasting and death hangs the miracle of ABATAKA. Fisher's Africa-inspired quilts, sculptures and textiles give her soul a place to speak of courage, passion, integrity, hope and humor. In the end, Fisher's art stands as a compelling argument that, if we are willing, we can make a difference.
Price: $19.95
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"Angels In Our Midst" Book by Mary Fisher
Through her travels around the country as an artist and activist, Mary Fisher encountered countless people locked in life-and-death struggles against AIDS – and the indomitable, memorable individuals who provided their care. To make visible this "invisible army of compassion," Mary Fisher set out to photograph caregivers of children, women and men with HIV and AIDS. She traveled from a nursery in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the women's prison on Riker's Island; from an AIDS clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, to a Michigan food bank preparing meals for AIDS shut-ins. Moving in close, Mary captured their compelling stories. Moving in close was often difficult, she wrote: "My cameras made me feel as if I were an intruder." The result: a moving album of stories that illuminate the courage, dedication and love of caregivers, the angels in our midst.
Price: $24.95
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"My Name is Mary" Book by Mary Fisher
Child of a prominent and affluent family, mother of two sons from her marriage to a handsome artist – Mary Fisher seemed to have it all. But in 1991 her world was turned upside down by the news that her ex-husband had AIDS, and the HIV test that confirmed she, too, was infected. In an honest, inspirational memoir, Mary Fisher shares the story of her life: from a childhood scarred by divorce and alcoholism to early career successes as a TV producer and a White House aide; from the wrenching decision to reveal her HIV-positive status to the emotional events leading up to her historic speech at the 1992 Republican National Convention. "The AIDS virus is not a political creature. It does not care whether you are Democrat or Republican. It does not ask whether you are Black or White, male or female, gay or straight, young or old. Tonight I represent an AIDS community whose members have been reluctantly drafted from every segment of American society. Though I am White, and a mother, I am one with a Black infant struggling with the tubes in a Philadelphia hospital. Though I am female, and contracted this disease in marriage, and enjoy the warm support of my family, I am one with the lonely gay man sheltering a flickering candle from the cold wind of his family's rejection… HIV asks only one thing of those it attacks: Are you human? And this is the right question: Are you human?"
Price: $24.00
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"Sleep With The Angels" Book by Mary Fisher
With impassioned words from her speeches punctuated by intimate photographs, Mary Fisher offers a strategy for dealing with the AIDS epidemic: strong leadership in fighting ignorance and fear, and a public-private partnership to fund a cure. A mother of two healthy young children, she talks about the importance of family support for people with HIV/AIDS, and the future that today’s children will face unless the disease is stopped. With Fisher's voice and passion coming through on every page, this moving book delivers a much-needed message about the AIDS epidemic and what people can do to help. "Mary Fisher's journey of hope and compassion has opened door, hearts, and minds and brought a new understanding to overcome ignorance and fear of AIDS. These eloquent words and Mary Fisher's healing message are a powerful demonstration that a courageous individual can still make a difference in our society -- and what a difference she has made."~ the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Price: $12.95
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Blue Abundance - Every Living Thing
Blue Abundance is a lovely floral print designed by Mary Fisher as part of the collection called "Every Living Thing." Available by the yard, this fabric is 75 count cotton with a lovely soft drape. The beautiful floral print comes from a watercolor painting by Ms. Fisher. It is perfect for quilting, as well as home decor, fashion, or art quilt and embellishment.
Price: $11.00
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Blue Bouquet - Every Living Thing
Bright yellow sunflowers alternate with cheerful pink daisies against a background of painted blue. Mary Fisher has created the watercolor paintings from which this line was created. Available by the yard, this fabric is high quality cotton 44 inches wide. These bright colorful flowers will mix and match well with many other designs within the Every Living Thing Collection. Blocks can be cut out and used individually or cut in strips vertically or horizontally and used as borders or accent strips.
Price: $11.00
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Blue Bridges - The Gathering
Blue Bridges from The Gathering, designed by Mary Fisher, is all cotton and available by the yard.
Price: $11.95
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Blue Bud - Every Living Thing
Blue bud is a one way design available by the yard from the first fabric collection designed by Mary Fisher. The collection comes from watercolor paintings by Mary and is printed on high quality 75 count cotton.
Price: $11.00
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Blue Road - The Gathering
Blue Road from The Gathering, designed by Mary Fisher, is all cotton and available by the yard.
Price: $11.95
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Blue/Yellow picnic - Every Living Thing
This bright checkerboard design is a combination of two colors within the Watercolor Basics Collection by Mary Fisher. The cotton fabric is available by the yard and is 44 inches wide.
Price: $11.00
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Earth Goddess - The Gathering
Earth Goddess from The Gathering, designed by Mary Fisher, is all cotton and available by the yard.
Price: $11.95
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Earthlight - The Gathering
Earthlight from The Gathering, designed by Mary Fisher, is all cotton and available by the yard.
Price: $11.95
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Fabric Sampler Pack - Blue/Green - The Gathering
This fabric sampler pack contains 6 half yard cuts from the following fabrics from The Gathering Collection, designed by Mary Fisher. All Cotton. Green Goddess, Blue Road, Sky Ladies, Understanding, Skylight, Blue Bridge.
Price: $36.00
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Fabric Sampler Pack - Charcoal/Black - The Gathering
This sampler contains half yard cuts of Starlight, Stone Bridges, Stone, and Stone Road. Each of these is from The Gathering Collection. designed by Mary Fisher in cotton.
Price: $24.00
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Fabric Sampler Pack - Golden Earth - The Gathering
This fabric sampler contains half yard cuts of Earth Goddess, Wood, and Gold Bridges from the Gathering, by Mary Fisher. All cotton.
Price: $18.00
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