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| "Takpekpe" (means "Conference") by El Anatsui, 2006 |
This metal piece in the Seattle Art Museum stopped me in my tracks last week. It really shouts "art quilt" and yet it's one layer made of metal scraps. I was allowed to take photos without the flash, so here are a few shots, all of the same piece.
Here is the accompanying sign, which explains it better than I could:
Here are a few photos of the
Ewe textiles exhibit mentioned in the sign:
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| More African pieces at the Seattle Art Museum |
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| Spectacular metal suit by Nick Cave in the same gallery |
My main reason for visiting the museum was to see the
Picasso exhibit (which did not permit photos), but these other pieces really grabbed me. I'm drawn to the strong colors and lines of African art.
Nick Cave is an artist from Chicago known for his outrageous "suits," but his pieces meshed perfectly with the African pieces.
Inspiration everywhere!
Spectacular photos. Just wonderful. Thanks for posting these.
ReplyDeleteWe are privileged to see the photos you shared of the "metal cloth" exhibit. How fascinating to see the innovation shown by this creation!
ReplyDeleteMartha Ginn
Sherrie you are so right. I would have thought it a quilt. It is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking me on a mini trip to the museum. Wonderful photos!
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