

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.
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- Embroidered patches
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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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