During the eight weeks of 'simply irRESISTible' we'll focus on individual artists here on our blog. Every week, three artists will be featured. Today, we're pleased to introduce to you: Sophie Sanders from Philadelphia, PA.
Rhythm, Re-presentation, and Remembrance About the Piece: My multimedia installation "Rhythm, Re-presentation, and Remembrance,"" mimics the form of a monumental West African drum (a djembe). It celebrates the drum as a symbol of our most essential form of music, and one that is closest to the human heart beat. Using influence from West African textiles, I tie dyed the silk ""skins"" with patterns and layered them with images of dancers. A sound element inside the installation includes music and spoken word by dancers, musicians, and members of my family and community.
Rhythm, Re-presentation, and Remembrance, detail
Rhythm, Re-presentation, and Remembrance, detail
Rhythm, Re-presentation, and Remembrance, detailArtist Statement/Biography: Using a blade as my paintbrush, I cut and collage textile images in a process which I call "textured fabric relief." In these works, I translate movement, rhythm, and emotion from my study of African dances into painted and incised gestures.
In a variety of visual media, I am exploring aspects of layered identity and constructs of beauty, which are inherent problems in figurative art.
www.sophiesanders.com
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