Regina Durante Jestrow

Regina Durante Jestrow is a textile artist living and working in Miami, Florida, who grew up in Queens, NY. Her artistic journey began in her formative years, as she learned sewing and crocheting from her mother, igniting a passion that would become a lifelong force. This connection to textiles is the bedrock of her artistic practice, stretching and challenging quilt forms and structures while considering the activist values that shaped historic quilt-making traditions. Relocating to Miami allowed Jestrow to delve into quilting, becoming a source of solace and creative expression. In her Miami home studio, the sewing machine, a symbol of comfort and creativity, continues taking center stage. Jestrow’s work challenges notions of traditional quilt-making and textile arts. Her artistic exploration is deeply rooted in women’s rights and history, combined with a deep appreciation for the patterns and stories drawn from the enduring traditions of American quilt-making.