“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.
Today: Braids as connections
Amy Cutler (in collaboration with Emily Wells and Adriana Papaleo), “Fossa,” 2015-2016, mixed media installation with sound, dimensions variable. Linda Pace Foundation Collection. On view at Ruby City, 2023.
Deyjah Stewart, “Untitled (Braids),” 2022, synthetic hair, acrylic, thread, yarn, wood, chicken wire, weavings, artificial daisies, and twigs on hand-sewn muslin and canvas scraps. On view at Kinfolk House, 2023.
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No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan
Disclosure: I am the Executive Director of Kinfolk House, where Deyjah Stewart’s piece is being presented.
