> ARTKACINA
> 2006
> ARTKACINA was created to celebrate the
experiences and achievements of Firstsite. Artkacina,
draws on Sally’s interests in mythology, community
and storytelling. After visiting the gallery the
artist was inspired to create a work that would
capture the vitality, energy and spirit of
firstsite’s last eleven years. Sheinman has created
544 artkacina – referencing ‘kachina’; native
American dolls traditionally used to teach children
about characters from Hopi Indian mythology. The
intricately painted hand-held sculptures are
accompanied by words which are all inspired by
firstsite.
This commission drew on Sheinman’s interests in
mythology, community and storytelling. After visiting
the gallery the artist was inspired to create a work
that would capture the vitality, energy and spirit of
firstsite’s last eleven years. Sally created 544
artkacina – referencing ‘kachina’; native American
dolls traditionally used to teach children about
characters from Hopi Indian mythology. The
intricately painted hand-held sculptures are
accompanied by words which are all inspired by
firstsite.
Sally Sheinman said, ‘This symbolic work imparts the spirit of eleven years of the events, shows, people and activities at firstsite and when dispersed to 537 people will provide a unique memento bridging the two galleries’.
‘Artkacina’ was on display in the central space at firstsite and then shared with visitors on the exhibition's opening night. Today 'Artkacinas' can be found in homes, on bed side tables, anywhere where someone wished to be inspired.
> See more pictures of Artkacina
> read Martin Herbert's take on Sally's work and Artkacina
Sally Sheinman said, ‘This symbolic work imparts the spirit of eleven years of the events, shows, people and activities at firstsite and when dispersed to 537 people will provide a unique memento bridging the two galleries’.
‘Artkacina’ was on display in the central space at firstsite and then shared with visitors on the exhibition's opening night. Today 'Artkacinas' can be found in homes, on bed side tables, anywhere where someone wished to be inspired.
> See more pictures of Artkacina
> read Martin Herbert's take on Sally's work and Artkacina
