#Wangechi Mutu

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-  Wangechi Mutu, “Water Woman” (2017) & “Mamaray” (2020)

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'mamaray,' 2020 in wangechi mutu - adrienne edwards, courtney j. martin, kellie jones + chike okeke-agulu (2022)

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The multi-faceted work of Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu she is out standing !

Water Woman” (2017), bronze,

“You Are My Sunshine” (2015), collage painting on paper

“Mamaray” (2020), bronze,

“FAMILY TREE”, 2012,

[iheartmyart]

Unraveling Wangechi Mutu’s "Intertwined" at the Whitney Museum from 2023

Recently, I was reflecting on Wangechi Mutu's "Intertwined" which took place between March to June 2023 at the Whitney Museum. The exhibition brought together over one hundred works from across her twenty-five-year career. In cumulative form, her works form a rich tapestry of themes that resonate deeply with the human experience. Through intricate collages, sculptures, and installations, Mutu explores feminism, race, colonialism, identity, and environmental concerns with profound depth and complexity.

Central to Mutu's artistry is her use of diverse materials, particularly evident in her sculptures. From ethereal forms crafted from delicate textiles to imposing figures forged from found objects, Mutu's sculptures captivate with their materiality. Each piece tells a story of resilience and transformation, as raw materials are repurposed and imbued with new meaning. This material interplay serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of human experience, highlighting the ways in which disparate elements come together to form a unified whole.

Mutu's art challenges conventional notions of beauty and power, particularly through her celebration of the female form and her reimagining of cultural symbols. Empowering her subjects to transcend societal limitations, she invites viewers to reconsider their perceptions of self and other. Additionally, Mutu prompts reflection on humanity's relationship with the natural world, highlighting interconnectedness and the responsibility to steward the earth. "Intertwined" serves as both a call to action and a testament to the transformative power of art, urging us to confront the complexities of our existence and to imagine new possibilities for the future.

Imagery by: Blair Prentice (iheartmyart)

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MamaRay

Sculpture by Wangechi Mutu

bronze, 2020

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The Seated, 2019, Wangechi Mutu

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“Bloody Rug” 100% silk Wangechi Mutu | Sotheby’s

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Wangechi Mutu, The End of Eating Everything, animated video, 2013

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Wangechi Mutu

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Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined at New Museum

The photographs don’t capture the scale of these pieces. The first two are from an imposing set of close to human scale figures. The natural materials of soil and hair give them a believability despite the alien appearance. The bronze works are monumental in scale.

Would be awesome to see her work in public spaces someday.

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Art allows you to imbue the truth with a sort of magic, so it can infiltrate the psyches of more people, including those who don't believe the same things as you.

— Wangechi Mutu

[milksockets]

'sleeping serpent,' 2014 in wangechi mutu - adrienne edwards, courtney j. martin, kellie jones + chike okeke-agulu (2022)

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Wangechi Mutu, In two canoe (2022)

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Wangechi Mutu

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Wangechi Mutu, Water Woman, 2017

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Mama Ray by Wangechi Mutu