Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Kerry j Marshall
I love the freedom he gives them as they run butt nake it...
Kerry James Marshall
I am really digging his work, I'm a little romantic.
The Earrings where made from shark teeth.
Damn were they born with talant.
Dzunukwa, also Tsonoqua, Tsonokwa, is a figure in Kwakwaka'wakw mythology . She is an ancestor of the Namgis clan through her son, Tsilwalagame. She is venerated as a bringer of wealth, but is also greatly feared by children, because she is also known as an ogress who steals children and carries them home in her basket to eat.
It took 85 Birds top make this coat. When first looking at it, it looks to be fur it fooled me.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Congo Nail Fetish


These statues were used to protect individuals, families, or communities as a whole to destroy evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-taking, and decide arguments. A diviner or holy person would activate the statue, using magical substances. Fetishes gained power and were effective because people believed in them

But when I see the one with nails I see pain and evil. I see a black man not being hanged but put through a torture so great far worst than hanging. That is what I see...

Thursday, October 1, 2009

NO FACE


Artist

Terrance Johnson & Latreah Harper

They Are not Famous but they made art together.

My Brother gave me this drawning, my daughter age 4 came to me and asked why didn't the girls have a face. I told her he just did not put them one, We came back downstairs and she had drawn a face on them.
Now thats art...