Ted Swiet

State of the Union

2019

Old Monster, 2020. Mixed media: makalani nut piths, animal bone and wire Namibian mixed media artist Fillipus Sheehama often constructs artworks using recycled and found materials which he uses to explore issues relating to social and economic inequality. Sheehama’s work is grounded in observation. Each artwork is both a reflection of society as well as a critique of contemporary living. He is preoccupied with ideas of wholeness, thinking about the relationship between individual and collective identity. The materials he chooses to use en masse- discarded bottle tops, plastics, old school desks...

Textile composition from the series Vegetable Choreographies. Textile composition creation made with Metal structure embroidered with cotton wire and embroidered textile at the botto...

Textile composition from the series Vegetable Choreographies made with Metal structure embroidered with cotton wire and embroidered textile at the bottom white and polychromed fresh ...

Textile composition from the series Vegetable Choreographies made with Metal structure embroidered with cotton wire and embroidered textile dominating tones of green, bright red spar...

With a joyful sound when lightly activated, "Barco de Besos" presents a delicate balance of white seashells surrounding a white, coral-like, carved wood element. This is delicately attached to a vase-shaped polished concrete base via a curving bronze stem. Jeff Glode...

From the series Vegetable Choreographies. Textile composition creation made withMetal structure embroidered with cotton wire and embroidered textile at the bottom- polychromed and v...