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THE WORK OF KIANGA JINAKI,
SHOWN AT THE
"THE ARTISTS OF ART SALON: A COLLECTIVE DIALOGUE" EXHIBITION
KIANGA JINAKI HAS PRESENTED AT THE FOLLOWING ART SALONS:
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MEDIUMS EXPLORED:
Soft-Sculptures, quilts, and mixed-media collages
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ARTISTS STATEMENT
"The soft-sculptures, quilts, and mixed-media collages that I make all represent the stories that my mind, heart, and spirit are able to tell with my hands. These story-pieces share with the world the beauty that I see, the pain that I feel and the wisdom that has carried me through the challenges I’ve faced. Along with traditional African textiles and beads, I also create my own textiles by painting, stamping, tie-dying, or sun printing.
Because so much of my process is self-taught, my work has a ‘folk art’ feel to it. I research the concepts that I wish to include to make sure I am representing them accurately, especially if I’m including some ancestral component or cultural reference to an art piece."
Ms. Kianga Jinaki is a self-taught fiber and mixed-media artist, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. After moving to South Florida, in 1991, she began creating soft sculptures and art/story quilts that honor the rich cultural traditions of Africa and the African diaspora. Her works have been shown both nationally and internationally. Currently Ms. Jinaki works as a teaching artist for the Norton Museum of Art.
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| Yemonjah Akua'ba Doll |
| 3' h x 8 " w x 6" d |
| Soft Sculpture on Stand |
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$1000
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| Oshun Akua'ba Doll |
| 3' h x 8 " w x 6" d |
| Soft Sculpture on Stand |
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$1000
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