Wove

Enjoy a virtual exhibition of Wove.

SHENEQUA: Wove at 108 Contemporary in Tulsa, OK

Jack Dean Pictures

Weaving with synthetic hair and cotton is my way of visually communicating with others. These visual communications are like love letters and my baby sister T’Keyah Brooks is where it began. She would braid my hair for hours sitting on the couch while sitting on a pillow between her legs. It was an intimate experience shared between the both of us. We took care of each other, we listened to each other, and we talked to one another with love and compassion. Over the years, weaving the stories shared with family and friends one thread at a time expanded and became bigger than me. The conversation starts with me and continues with the viewer who engages with the work. Wove encapsulates the moments, experiences, conversations, writings, and traveling with others. I welcome you to join me on my trajectory of why, how, and where I Wove.

On view at 108 Contemporary in Tulsa, OK

April 1 - May 22, 2022

*Island Breeze,* 2019, 52” (L) X 27.5” (W) woven (left image), *It’s Kharnaval,* 2019, 101” (L) X 51” (W) woven (middle image), *Bronze Wumaan*, 2019, 47” (L) X 27.5” (W) woven (right image).
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
Photo: Jack Dean Pictures

*Cocoon,* 2012, 30.5” (L) X 106.5” (W) woven.
Photo: Jack Dean Pictures

*Roll Her Up Satin,* 2019, 22” (L) X 40” (W) woven.
Photo: Jack Dean Pictures

*My Hair, My Crown,* 2018, 30” (L) X 101” (W) woven (left image), *Gha Mas Na,* 2019, 40” (L) X 27.5” (W) woven (middle image), *Rec-Tubular Plaits*, 2014, 51” (L) X 53.5” (W) woven (right image).
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
Photo: Jack Dean Pictures

*Roll Her Up,* 2019, 30” (L) X 31.5” (W) woven.
Photo: Jack Dean Pictures

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wove open reception on April 1, 2022. I had great conversations with everyone of all ages in this beautiful space at 108 Contemporary. I appreciate all the love Tulsa, OK and looking forward to staying connected with you all.

Photos below courtesy of Jolie Hossack.