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Objects fashioned by craft artists can do more than appeal to the eye and hand. They can speak to cultural, political, environmental, and social climates. They can comment on today's issues and inspire conversations. They can be acts of rebellion. Here, several photos of the objects the artists...

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Published in:American craft 2022-04, Vol.82 (1), p.30
Main Authors: Doucet, Morel, Maurelle, James, Ouintero, Leandro Gomez, Koiki, Bukola, Baralaye, Ebitenyefa, Anderson, Alex
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Doucet, Morel
Maurelle, James
Quintero, Gomez
Visual artists
Visual arts
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Summary:Objects fashioned by craft artists can do more than appeal to the eye and hand. They can speak to cultural, political, environmental, and social climates. They can comment on today's issues and inspire conversations. They can be acts of rebellion. Here, several photos of the objects the artists created, along with stories from the artists about how those objects came into being and what they mean to their makers, are discussed. Among the artwork mentioned include The Hills We Die On (Flowers for President Jovenel Moise) drawing by Morel Doucet, Maroon(ed) by James Maurelle, and Transportarte a Baracoa sculpture by Leandro Gomez Quintero.
ISSN:0194-8008