Audie Murray Métis, b. 1993
Celestial Gloves, 2021
Worn work gloves, porcupine quills, various glass beads, acrylic paint, rabbit fur, tanned hide
24 x 14 inches
61 x 35.6 cm
61 x 35.6 cm
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Celestial Gloves are a part of a series of gloves which explores themes of connection, labour and the transference of energy through hands. These gloves, in particular, look at the...
Celestial Gloves are a part of a series of gloves which explores themes of connection, labour and the transference of energy through hands. These gloves, in particular, look at the parallels between the human body and Cosmology. The beaded constellation of 'Pakone Kisik' on the palm of the glove allude to our interrelatedness to the stars through the stories and lessons they teach us.
Exhibitions
Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969, Hessel Museum of Art, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, June 24 - Nov 26, 2023. Curated by Candice Hopkins.