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From the Artist: My mother traveled all over Europe and Asia expanding her fabric purchases beyond our local fabric store, Aladdin’s, in Eastchester. She was inspired by the intense colors, patterns, and details she saw and brought back yards of silks and cottons from China, Thailand, Japan, and India. In Silk Threads 1 & 2, the yellow and black represent embroidered robes that my mother bought in China. The deep pink is a silk that she purchased in Thailand and used to sew a dress for herself. In composing these paintings, I was most interested in the relationships of the colors discovering a primary color scheme. I also was intrigued and challenged by creating the illusion of the contrasting surface textures of the satin robe, the embroidered threads, and the woven silk. The creative process for this series became a conversation between the present and the past. I envisioned my mother’s silhouette as she worked at her simple black Singer sewing machine after designing, cutting, and pinning pattern pieces together. She quietly created in a messy swirl of activity. Did I realize how much creativity and craft was sewn into each piece? Life was so busy then. I offer these paintings, and the continuation of this series, as responses to her work and as tokens of gratitude and respect for her generous spirit and skill.

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Dorothy Jean Johnson Vaughan: A Life of Calculation and Creativity

Early Life and Education

Born Dorothy Jean Johnson on September 20, 1910, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Received a full-tuition scholarship from the West Virginia Conference of the A.M.E. Sunday School Convention to attend Wilberforce University in Ohio.
Graduated from Wilberforce University in 1929 with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
Joined the Zeta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Wilberforce.

Career at NASA

In 1943, began a 28-year career as a mathematician and computer programmer at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia (then NACA).
Specialized in calculations for flight path analysis.
Became the first African American woman to be promoted to supervisory role within NASA, leading the West Area Computers – a group of all-Black female mathematicians who performed critical calculations.
Her work was essential to numerous aerospace projects during the Space Race.

Artistic Pursuits

Alongside her scientific career, Dorothy Vaughan pursued artistic endeavors, notably in design and sewing.
She is known for creating unique dresses and a distinctive sewing chair design.
Her artistic creations demonstrate a creative mind that extended beyond the realm of mathematics.

Influences and Artistic Development

While specific artistic influences are not widely documented, her designs reflect a practical elegance and resourcefulness likely stemming from her upbringing and community.
Her mathematical background may have informed the precision and structure within her design work.
The need for practicality and functionality likely played a role in shaping her artistic choices.

Major Achievements & Historical Significance

Pioneering Role at NASA: Breaking racial and gender barriers within the space program.
Leadership as Supervisor: Successfully leading and mentoring a team of African American female mathematicians during segregation.
Contributions to Aerospace Engineering: Providing critical calculations that supported numerous successful missions.
Recognition through “Hidden Figures” : Her story gained wider recognition with the publication of Margot Lee Shetterly’s book, Hidden Figures, and its subsequent film adaptation.

Legacy

Dorothy Vaughan's life exemplifies resilience, intelligence, and a commitment to both scientific advancement and creative expression.
She serves as an inspiration for aspiring mathematicians, scientists, artists, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Her story highlights the crucial contributions of African American women to STEM fields and the importance of recognizing their achievements.

dorothy jean johnson vaughan

1910 - 2008 , United States of America

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Birth Date: 1910-09-20
Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Death Date: 2008
Name: Dorothy Jean Johnson Vaughan
Nationality: American
Notable Works:
- Dresses
- Sewing Chair

Dresses

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Dorothy Jean Johnson Vaughan: A Life of Calculation and Creativity

Early Life and Education