I’ve been stringing/weaving bottle caps onto cord to make braids… which will then be strung with neon paracord…
Work In Progress
Triggered Truth & Transformation
Despite the growing commitment to racial equity, the day-to-day experiences of women of color have not improved. Women of color face similar types and frequencies of microaggressions as they did before the BLM.
The weight of these triggers underpins very real consequences… stress, anger, frustration, self-doubt and ultimately feelings of powerlessness and invisibility. These triggers come with a hefty toll of emotional baggage.
Extensions of rope, wrapped, knotted, woven, and embellished with recycled textiles, zip ties, ribbon and yarn, gingerly invite the audience into off the-wall conversations about the “respectability politics” of black hair. My Emotional Baggage Carts are vessels for this racial trauma. The act of making, weaves the sting of daily microaggressions into the cart, freeing me from these constraints.
Join the conversation.
Triggered, Truth & Transformation
Schweinfurth Art Center:
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY
Wa Na Wari
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
The Lab at Krasl Art Center
Exhibition Dates: July 1, 2023- September 17, 2023
Location: 707 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI
Latest Press
For Venus & Serena Installation
This is for all the girls with beaded braids, that grew up cheering on the Williams sisters. Daring to see ourselves, reflected in Venus and Serena’s grace and unapologetic prowess both on the court and in the court of public opinion. The Williams sisters are black excellence, personified. And for this, I salute you
Venus & Serena @ Governors Island
Exhibition Dates: May 5- October 2023
Location: Art Crawl Harlem, 406B Colonels Row, Governors Island
Open studios, art talks and special programing, runs Friday thru Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm. Governors Island is accessible by ferry. Visit www.govisland.org/ferry for schedules, tickets, and more information.
Middle Passage
This works, Middle Passage explores the dynamics of cultural imperialism and legacies of colonialism. slavery and Jim Crow.
7 Seattle art shows to see in May 2023
I have one of the 7 Seattle art shows to see in May 2023!!!
Triggered, Truth & Transformation @ Wa Na Wari
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
May Exhibition Schedule & Beyond
For Venus & Serena @ Governors Island
Exhibition Dates: May 5- October 2023
Location: Art Crawl Harlem, 406B Colonels Row, Governors Island New York, NY
Black Art in the Sun
Exhibition Dates: May 15- August 15
Location: Atrium Gallery; 10 Court Street, Morristown NJ
Free Your Mind: Wa Na Wari Virtual Artist Talk
Date: May 25th 3:00pm EST
Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85644087843?pwd=ejAvMit0eXJWcUhyTWh6VUhUSUlVUT09
Free Your Mind@ MAFA 2023 Conference
Exhibition Dates: June 22- June 25, 2023
Location: Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Theda Sandiford: Triggered, Truth & Transformation @ The Lab
Exhibition Dates: July 1, 2023- September 17, 2023
Location: The Lab at Krasl Art Center. 707 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI
Excellence In Fibers
Exhibition Dates: August 23, 2023 – January 7, 2024.
Location: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles; 520 S First St, San Jose, CA
ONGOING
Theda Sandiford: Triggered, Truth & Transformation @ Wa Na Wari
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
Theda Sandiford: Triggered, Truth & Transformation
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center; 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
Cordage
Since the beginning of this year, I have been making balls of yarn from recycled textiles and thinking what to make with the cordage…
Stay tuned for next steps. Hint, even bigger balls of recycled yarn.
