Cynthia’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Approaching Change
Designed and executed by Cynthia Schira (American, born 1934) Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Quietude
Cynthia Schira (American, born 1934) United States, Kansas, Lawrence

Fisherman's Knot (Hanging)
Cynthia Schira (American, born 1934) Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Unted States

Tree Stripe (Furnishing or Decorative Fabric)
Designed by Cynthia Schira (American, born 1934) Woven by Tom Dundin (American, born 1949) Produced by Raxon Fabrics Corporation Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Panel Entitled "ABC Drawn Quilt"
Designed Cynthia Schira (American, born 1934) using JacqCAD software and woven on a TIS Jacquard Handloom Centre des metiers d'arts en construction textile Montreal, Canada

Time of the Brave Mask (Mgbedike)
Igbo Region of Nteje, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Criss Cross
Cynthia Carlson American, born 1942

Tunic
Yoruba Odo-Ona Ilorin, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Figure Posts
Kwere Tanzania Eastern and Southern Africa

Storage-Rack Panel
Zizwezenyanga Qwabe (c. 1900-late 1960s or early 1970s) Zulu KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Eastern and Southern Africa

Personal Letter to Cynthia Carlson
H. C. Westermann American, 1922–1981

Pair of Storage-Rack Panels
Zizwezenyanga Qwabe (c. 1900-late 1960s or early 1970s) Zulu KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Eastern and Southern Africa

Storage-Rack Panel with Figures and Animals
Zizwezenyanga Qwabe (c. 1900-late 1960s or early 1970s) Zulu KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Eastern and Southern Africa

Storage-Rack Panel
Zizwezenyanga Qwabe (c. 1900-late 1960s or early 1970s) Zulu KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Eastern and Southern Africa

Untitled
Cynthia Solomon American, 20th century

Extended Lines #2
Cynthia Carlson American, born 1942

Hat
Yoruba Odo-Ona Ilorin, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Figure Screen (Duein Fubara)
Kalabari Ijo Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Royal Trousers
Yoruba Odo-Ona Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Owned by Oba (King) Dele Adeshina of Odo-Ona Ilorin Coastal West Africa