Qualeasha Wood is an artist whose intricate woven textiles draw inspiration from diverse online sources, including music, films, and personal archives. Her innovative work translates digital imagery into jacquard woven tapestries, creating a tactile dialogue between digital aesthetics and traditional textile methods. Wood's art explores complex themes of identity, particularly Black Femme identity, addressing issues of autonomy and mental health. By incorporating early internet influences, her pieces challenge the erasure of Black women in cultural narratives, making powerful statements about existence and representation in contemporary discussions.
"Theory, fanfiction, music videos, films, and museum visits all hold equal weight for me"
"My work examines the construction of identity, specifically Black Femme identity, across both digital and personal histories"
"My biggest creative influences tend to come from music and film - artists like Solange, Grimes, and Björk have shaped my thinking"
Qualeasha's tapestries challenge this erasure in all of their permanence, asserting that 'we too exist within the shape of these cultural landscapes'
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