Mar 08, 2012,
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Apr 27, 2014
Internationally renowned sculptor Chakaia Booker works almost exclusively with recycled tires that are cut, shaped and folded, then woven into dynamic, highly textured sculptures. Her large-scale expressive works fuse ecological concerns with explorations of racial and economic difference, globalization, and gender. The installation comprised four sculptures, including a new work that Booker created specifically for the project.
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Chakaia Booker
Sculptor Chakaia Booker fuses ecological concerns with explorations of racial and economic differences, globalization, and gender by recycling discarded tires into complex assemblages.Broad Strokes Blog
Chakaia Booker: Evocative, Dynamic Works in the New York Avenue Sculpture Project
Chakaia Booker’s creative process involves exploring and exploiting the full artistic potential of rubber tires. She carefully selects tires with easy-to-cut, worn-out treads in order to transform them into her desired shapes. To fabricate her largest sculptures, Booker uses computer-aided design software, creates detailed models, and constructs armatures from pressure-treated wood and steel rods.
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See For Yourself Cards
See for Yourself cards correspond to selected works from NMWA’s collection and special exhibitions. This pack of three highlights works that were on display in New York Avenue Sculpture Project: Chakaia Booker