Icons in Conversation: Alison Saar, joined by Samiya Bashir :: Crocker Art Museum, June 2021
Piece: Hades D.W.P. (2016), Alison Saar w. Samiya Bashir
Icons in Conversation returns in a riveting way with world-renowned artist Alison Saar. Known for her powerful sculptures and prints that illuminate narratives of the African Diaspora, Saar’s work is featured in collections across the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and Sacramento’s own Crocker Art Museum. Saar will take us on a journey through her past and current work, including her seminal 2016 piece, "Hades D.W.P.," featured in "Legends from Los Angeles."
Joining her for a special discussion is the dynamic poet Samiya Bashir, who collaborated with Saar on "Hades D.W.P." The event will be streamed via YouTube. Advance registration is required. Learn more about the show here: https://www.crockerart.org/exhibition... Image: Alison Saar (American, born 1956), "Hades D.W.P. II.," 2016. Etched glass jars, water, dye, wood, cloth and ink transfer, electronics, found ladles and cups, 30 x 50 x 16 in. Crocker Art Museum, gift of Loren G. Lipson, M.D., 2018.3. © Alison Saar. Photo: John Wynn / Lafayette Art Galleries.