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Theda Sandiford
Upcycle Wall Sculpture: 'Head full of Joyful Noise'

2022

About the Item

Drawing inspiration from hair braiding and beading styles from my youth, different bottle caps have been strung together into colorful oversized beaded braids. “Using racial conflict as a starting point, I juxtaposes various fibers with a variety of found materials using free form weaving, coiling, knotting, wrapping and jewelry making techniques. Meticulously collected materials, transformed by their collective memory become “social fabric” weaving together contemporary issues and personal narratives. 100-foot extensions of rope, twine, and yarn impeccably wrapped, woven, tied and embellished with recycled beads, ribbon, lace, tape and bottle cap bobbles lures you into my hue-imbued, enmeshed installations symbolizing natural hair. These bold albeit whimsically twisted and locked forms gingerly invite the audience into off the-wall conversations about micro aggressions against black women and their hair. Community art making is also key to my process. Multi-disciplinary experiences pairing people, food, wine, music and art, create a safe space to explore themes such as equity & inclusion, sustainability and personal wellbeing.” -Theda Sandiford
  • Creator:
    Theda Sandiford (1970, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU422310862782
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