garment for a baptism in the spigot
Commissioned for “From Me:To You”, SOIL Gallery show, gift to Sofya Belinskaya, 2024
Glass beads on coated cord, wood frame, bark-bound book, linen curtain, ribbon. 18” x 46.5”
Hung up, at home
Invited to participate in SOIL Gallery’s show To: You From: Me, I beaded and constructed Garment for a Baptism in the Spigot for my dear friend Sofya Belinskaya. From the show text:
“An heirloom, a devotional object, a garment to dance in. Sofya is one of the only people I can hold on a dancefloor and move in unison with. She has been an integral part of welcoming me into the dance music community in Seattle, as well as an artistic role model and inspiration. This garment is based on one I made for myself and have worn on many dancefloors. Sofya’s has another home on a frame (made with assistance from James Kleeburg) that elevates the garment into a fine art object.”
Wrapping sheet and bark-bound book
Wrapped up
On display, SOIL Gallery