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Caledonia Curry / Swoon — Alixa Naima
Caledonia Curry / Swoon

Alixa Naima

2008

A large-scale portrait rendered in intricate woodcut print and acrylic on found wood, this work by Caledonia Curry, known as Swoon, celebrates the activist and musical duo Alixa and Naima. The piece reflects Swoon's signature street art aesthetic, combining the raw texture of reclaimed wood with the bold, expressive lines of hand-carved printmaking. The layered composition honors the subjects as cultural leaders, blending social consciousness with a deeply humanistic artistic vision.

Medium
woodcut print and acrylic on found wood

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Caledonia Curry / Swoon, Alixa Naima, 2008

A large-scale portrait rendered in intricate woodcut print and acrylic on found wood, this work by Caledonia Curry, known as Swoon, celebrates the activist and musical duo Alixa and Naima. The piece reflects Swoon's signature street art aesthetic, combining the raw texture of reclaimed wood with the bold, expressive lines of hand-carved printmaking. The layered composition honors the subjects as cultural leaders, blending social consciousness with a deeply humanistic artistic vision.

Medium
woodcut print and acrylic on found wood
Year
2008
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art, Mixed Media, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Figurative Art, Portrait, Acrylic Paint, Female Artist, Woodcut Print, Warm Tones, Found Materials

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