Bde Maka Ska
Description / Artist Statement
Bde Maka Ska reflects on friendship, memory, and the joy of gathering in public spaces. Centering three Black women enjoying a summer day by the lake, the piece documents a moment of connection, leisure, and belonging. These everyday experiences are often overlooked in dominant narratives, yet they are essential records of community and care.
The surrounding floral collage elements frame the figures like treasured memories, emphasizing beauty, abundance, and the significance of Black women claiming space in both nature and public life. The work serves as a celebration of friendship and the simple but meaningful act of being together.
Measurements / Details
Mixed-media collage and drawing on paper.
Additional Notes
Named after Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the artist's ongoing exploration of memory, community, and Black womanhood.
Bde Maka Ska
Description / Artist Statement
Bde Maka Ska reflects on friendship, memory, and the joy of gathering in public spaces. Centering three Black women enjoying a summer day by the lake, the piece documents a moment of connection, leisure, and belonging. These everyday experiences are often overlooked in dominant narratives, yet they are essential records of community and care.
The surrounding floral collage elements frame the figures like treasured memories, emphasizing beauty, abundance, and the significance of Black women claiming space in both nature and public life. The work serves as a celebration of friendship and the simple but meaningful act of being together.
Measurements / Details
Mixed-media collage and drawing on paper.
Additional Notes
Named after Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the artist's ongoing exploration of memory, community, and Black womanhood.
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