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Theda Sandiford

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Posted on March 13, 2021March 10, 2021 by Theda Sandiford

Emotional Baggage Carts

See this quick tour of my studio of to see my recent woven Baggage Carts. And listen to meaning and memories embedded in these new works.

Categories2021, Fiber TagsBaggage Cart, emotional baggage, JCFriday, weave weird

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  • Viewpoints 2021 April 23, 2021 – May 28, 2021 Studio Montclair Inc, 127 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
  • Viewpoints 2021 Opening Reception April 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Studio Montclair Inc, 127 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
  • Microagressions "Opening Preview Tour April 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Microagressions May 3, 2021 – July 5, 2021 Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, 80 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
  • Micoagressions Artist Talk: MoCADA May 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Un appel vidéo est associé à cet événement. Participer : https://meet.google.com/qis-yfky-tqt

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Art Exhibitions

  • Viewpoints 2021 April 23, 2021 – May 28, 2021 Studio Montclair Inc, 127 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
  • Viewpoints 2021 Opening Reception April 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Studio Montclair Inc, 127 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
  • Microagressions "Opening Preview Tour April 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Microagressions May 3, 2021 – July 5, 2021 Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, 80 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
  • Micoagressions Artist Talk: MoCADA May 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Un appel vidéo est associé à cet événement. Participer : https://meet.google.com/qis-yfky-tqt

Recent Posts

  • Death by 10,000 Paper Cuts
  • People, Place, Disruption
  • Virtual Solo Show at MoCADA
  • Nimbus People, Place, Disruption
  • 2021 New Jersey Arts Annual: ReVision and Respond

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Do you see the silhouette under Blackty Black Blan Do you see the silhouette under Blackty Black Blanket draped over the chaise lounge? 📸 @april.tracey brings magic when she shoots my work! Black zip ties on black fishing net, 10’x5’ on white leather chaise lounge. . . . #zipties #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #blackonblack #softsculpture #fishingnet #tapestry #microagressions #ziptieart #emotionalbaggae #armor #surrealism
When you find this Emotional baggage cart in the w When you find this Emotional baggage cart in the wild under the stars it lights up from within.... . 🧳 🛒 . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #paracord #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #bottlecaps #publicart #sustainability
This is one of four silky dread hair works in my p This is one of four silky dread hair works in my politics of hair series I worked on during quarantine last year... #artistoninstagram #artistofinstagram #newjersey #upcycle #artwork #conceptualart #blackhair #naturalhair #hair #african #jewelry #inspiration #dreads #iammyhair
Current studio vibe. This emotional baggage cart i Current studio vibe. This emotional baggage cart is heading to governor’s island this summer. I have one week to complete this 🧳 🛒 and then I will have met my deadline of 10 carts by the first week of April. . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #paracord #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #bottlecaps #publicart #sustainability
The colors of this emotional baggage. baggage 🧳 The colors of this emotional baggage. baggage 🧳 cart 🛒 is giving me joy . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #yellow #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #bottlecaps #public art
We all carry emotional baggage. Naturally, this ma We all carry emotional baggage. Naturally, this manifests differently for each of us. Some of us carry suitcases of pain and bitterness while some of us just have a backpack. As an empath, I carry a lifetime of my own disappointments and racial trauma and that of others in these baggage 🧳 carts 🛒 . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #green #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #bottlecaps #publicart
Ready for brace support and handle bar wrapping on Ready for brace support and handle bar wrapping on this outdoor public art baggage 🧳 cart 🛒 I have two more carts to complete for an upcoming photo shoot. . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #green #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #bottlecaps #publicart
Purple Pink Blue fringe... YES 🙌🏾 this purpl Purple Pink Blue fringe... YES 🙌🏾 this purple and pink floral African fabric baggage 🧳 cart 🛒 is the perfect vessel for to hide away emotional baggage... . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #purple #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #rainbow #pompoms #afticanfabric
Just started a new baggage 🧳 cart 🛒 This re Just started a new baggage 🧳 cart 🛒 This recovered plastic shopping cart will ultimately live outdoors either in Summit NJ, Prospect Park or Governor’s Island for public art projects this Summer. I’m finishing up a layer of braided polyurethane rope for the first layer and considering my next move. . . . #wip #recycledart #shoppingcart #fiberartnow #fiberartists #makersgoingtomake #makersmovememt #weaveweird #blackartist #plastic #sculpture #weaving #emotionalbaggage #baggagecart #arttherapy #craftartist
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