September’s Program
September 8 @ 10:00 a.m.
Igshaan Adams hails from Cape Town, South Africa and works specifically with textiles, beads and wire sculpture creations. His art is very abstract; imprinting a contemporary and modern twist to weaving. It can be a wall hung tapestry made with found objects, bits of cloth, fiber, shells, rope, wire and beads; a filigree freestanding structure containing elements reminiscent of dust or small storm clouds; may cover a spot on the floor – reminding one of a memory of a garden path or park; or an installation in this exhibit which represents his childhood memories. A prior exhibit of his work, “Kicking Dust”, incorporates his own history and community with a dance done in Cape Town in which the participants actually kick up clouds of dust. Indeed, his pieces incorporate his history and life’s journey.
We will explore his work in a long interview with the artist about his works in an exhibition called “Desire Lines” by the Art Institute of Chicago. The interview will touch on pathways he chose and boundaries that he encountered as he proceeded along his journey. In truth, where do we expect to go and where do we actually end up? Indeed, Igshaan will discuss his works in depth and how his experiences and beliefs have evolved his art and contributed to what we see in this exhibit (it closed in July so these are his most recent effort.) His work employs symbolism which is at once both exotic and beautiful.
Some ideas to consider while viewing – do you consider your weaving a practice or an art form? And what is the difference between the practice of your craft and art or is there a difference? How has your practice evolved and where will you go next with it? Has your life’s experiences and choices influenced your art / craft and how so?
We’d love to have you join us (either via Zoom or in person), but if you can’t, here is a link to the movie – Art Institute of Chicago Artist Talk: Igshaan Adams,
April 2, 2022