In the rich tradition of art through the ages, our pieces have a language of symbolism. Like say, Medieval paintings or tapestries, our work often has representational or allegorical meaning if you know how to 'read' the storybook 'language of art.' Here is an example:
NKISI
When Joe gave me a piece of tenderly burned, oxidized wood with careful rows of nails, it reminded me very much of a tradition in central Africa, the nkisi. Historically, nkisi is a statue, or 'power figure' with great spiritual significance in the cultures there.A ritualistic function of the nkisi nkondi is that a nail is driven into it when an agreement, or oath has been made.
I was inspired to add a lion, which is representative of Africa and is commonly symbolic of courage. For me, the combination of these two represents discipline, because discipline is the courageous act of keeping promises to yourself over and over again.
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| Nkisi - Congo - Art Institute of Chicago |
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