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7 hours agoIn Clay, Syd Carpenter Explores Nature, African American History, and the Land
Imagining a papery leaf if it were inflated, perhaps to the size of a cat, the resulting forms take on "the girth, weight and physicality of animals," she says. Carpenter is known for her clay-based practice exploring the body, land, agriculture, and African American history. She taps into the ancient legacy of the material, merging the timeless medium with contemporary concerns. Perception and expectations are thoughtfully challenged as we encounter bulbous, creature-like beings that simultaneously seem alive and inanimate.
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