when it is made of ribbons…
Obsessive ribbon tying on 8’x5′ fishing net in progress.
Color, Cuts and Contour Delineations
Take a break from the dank and drink in the color, whimsical line play and personal stories at 5 Points Art Gallery + Studios in Milwaukee, WI at “Color, Cuts, and Contour Delineations” Exhibition.
I am showing several new recently completed fiber works along with Anwar Floyd-Pruitt (Madison, WI) and Spencer Hutchinson (Chicago, IL).
The exhibition runs from February 5, 2021 until March 28, 2021.
The opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. on February 5, 2021 with an artist talk starting at 7 p.m. (CST) in person and via ZOOM. I’ll share the link when i get it.
Utilizing 100-foot extensions of rope, twine, and yarn wrapped, woven, tied and embellished with recycled beads, ribbon, pearls and tape to symbolize natural hair, I am inviting the audience to discuss microaggressions against black women and our hair.
Inspired by Grace Jones
Thanks to pandemic protocols, images from Nottingham Contemporary (UK) exhibition about Grace Jones are online.
See the exhibit HERE.
Ive always loved Grace Jones for her fully unapologetic self expression. She is a true original.
“If You are Lonely When You are Alone, You’re in Bad Company”
Grace Jones
Caution Baggage Cart
Over Christmas break I left all the baggage ???? of 2020 behind in this cart to clear my way forward in 2021. And then other carts showed up so clearly, I have more baggage to excoriate.
Inspiration by Jacob Hashimoto
I was first taken with Jacob Hashimoto images on Pinterest and found myself collecting his works for my inspiration board over and over again.
So imagine how tickled I was to learn TSGNY was hosting a virtual artist talk with him this Fall.
I had many questions about how he assembles his kites, the materials he uses and how he transports his large installation works. He answered all this and more.
It was an illuminating and inspiring talk. See for yourself…
Mini Blacky Black Blanket
Made a mini zip tie blanket and playing with draping it over different substrates like this basket in my studio.
Reminds me of coral…
Silky Dreads
Cotton rope, wool, acrylic and reflective yarns, thread, satin & cotton ribbons, pearls, pom poms and eyelash thread.
I Am My Hair; reflects on politics and mystery of black hair…
Blacky Black Blanket
Precision tied black zip-ties on 10’x5′ black fishing net draped over 8′ steam armature….
The blanket is weighty and casts light shadows against the wall.
Part of a new series of works exploring the impact of implicit bias.
Caution Tape Shopping Cart
Made progress on this angle of the Shopping Cart.
Flipping the cart over to see what I see and tackle the other POV.
January Exhibitions
Finding Your Inner Artist
Learn how I developed my artistic self-expression as a means of art therapy.
Get inspired to embrace your creativity and your art, in whatever form feels right to you while enjoy an intimate tour of my art studio and current works in progress.
See you on Sunday, January 10, 2021, for a journey into personal creativity.
Sunday January 10, 2021 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register for this Zoom Here
Privilege, Power and Everyday Life
Please mark your calendar on Friday, January 15, 2021 for my curator talk about with Studio Montclair. I’ll be talking about the works selected for the show and how art can encourage dialog about implicit bias and stereotypes.
The Exhibit Dates are January 15 – February 19, 2021
I will share the link to the Zoom Registration link and virtual gallery link as soon as I get the links
2021 International Juried Exhibition
I have two works of the 51 pieces in the show, selected from more than 740 entries from 259 artists by juror Victor Davson.
The Exhibition Dates are January 15, 2021 – February 28, 2021
The exhibition opening reception will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6pm. Registration Link to follow
The Center for Contemporary Art is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ.
Fiber Art Now’s Excellence In Fibers VI.
My work Caribbean Friendship Bracelet was selected for Fiber Art Now’s Excellence In Fibers VI.
View the virtual online exhibition on New Bedford Art Museum’s website HERE through March 2021. I am in the Sculptural artist group.
Pieces of Me
Featuring the Works of:
Preksha Kapadia, Blond Jenny, and Theda Sandiford
Curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis
On view at The Majestic located at 222 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New Jersey through end of February 2021.
To schedule a viewing, please contact curator, Kristin J. DeAngelis: (201) 280-4821 or kd@107bowersgallery.com.
Jersey City Arts Awards
Rewatch the Jersey City Arts Awards on YouTube