Summary of Interview with artist Xenobia Bailey at Brookfield Place
Xenobia Bailey is a fiber artist and cultural activist who primarily works with crochet. She incorporated digital photography into her work for an installation at Brookfield Place, featuring crocheted hammocks and swings. The inspiration behind the installation was to provide comfort and celebration for those lost during the lockdown. Bailey used crochet, copper wire, bamboo, and prism crystals to capture light and create a bright, cheerful environment. The installation, titled "Mothership," featured images of crochet afghan tears draped in a similar way to how Bailey's mother used to decorate furniture. Working with Brookfield was a positive experience for Bailey, and she appreciated the opportunity to exhibit her work in a public space.
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Notable Quotes
— 00:40 — « I needed to do something that would give celebrations to the souls that we lost, thats what this is, its a comforting zone for the souls that we lost and just the comforting zone for us, the living. »
— 01:28 — « The materials I use are crochet, copper wire, and then its bamboo. »
— 01:59 — « The piece in the winter garden gallery was titled mothership. »
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Art and Creativity