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Kerry James Marshall โ€” SCOUT SERIES SET OF 6
Kerry James Marshall โ€” SCOUT SERIES SET OF 6
Kerry James Marshall

SCOUT SERIES SET OF 6

2017

This set of six embroidered patches features stylized portraits of Black figures wearing various scout uniforms and accessories, each rendered with a luminous white halo effect against colored backgrounds. The work explores themes of identity, representation, and institutional participation through the medium of embroidery, traditionally associated with domestic and community craftsmanship. Each patch depicts a different figure with distinct clothing and headwear, creating a series that celebrates diverse expressions of belonging and scout traditions. The bold use of color, radiating light effects, and meticulous embroidered details elevate this functional textile format into fine art commentary.

Medium
Embroidered patches
Dimensions

Notes

Lot 239 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).

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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 239

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Kerry James Marshall, SCOUT SERIES SET OF 6, 2017

This set of six embroidered patches features stylized portraits of Black figures wearing various scout uniforms and accessories, each rendered with a luminous white halo effect against colored backgrounds. The work explores themes of identity, representation, and institutional participation through the medium of embroidery, traditionally associated with domestic and community craftsmanship. Each patch depicts a different figure with distinct clothing and headwear, creating a series that celebrates diverse expressions of belonging and scout traditions. The bold use of color, radiating light effects, and meticulous embroidered details elevate this functional textile format into fine art commentary.

Medium
Embroidered patches
Dimensions
10.5 x 8 cm
Year
2017
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Figurative Work, Craft Based Art, Institutional Critique, Contemporary Craft, Badge Series, Contemporary Textiles, Mixed Media, Portrait Series, Black Representation, Embroidered Patches, African American Art, Social Commentary, Color Field, Scout Culture, Identity Politics, Conceptual Practice, Wearable Art, American Art, Textile Art, Cultural Identity

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Art Institute of Chicago