
Formulation of Worlds, Selves and Bodies
2020
Basil Kincaid's *Formulation of Worlds, Selves and Bodies* (2020) is a richly layered quilt constructed from an intimate assembly of materials, including hand-woven Ghanaian kente, wax block print cotton, embroidered Ghanaian fabrics, and donated and personally worn clothing. The incorporation of the artist's own garments alongside community-sourced textiles imbues the work with a deeply personal and collective identity, weaving together individual history and cultural heritage. Through the tactile interplay of wool, embroidery, and vibrant patterned cloth, Kincaid transforms everyday fabric into a dynamic meditation on belonging, ancestry, and the construction of self.
- Medium
- quilt hand-woven Ghanian kente, wax block print cotton fabric, donated clothes, clothes from the artist, Ghanian embroidered fabrics, embroidery and wool
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2020โ2022.
๐จ Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
May 15, 2020
Estimate: $25,000 โ $35,000
Sold: $44,450
Lot 12
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