Eldren M. BaileyEstados Unidos
Spider Lady
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Instituto de Artes de Mineápolis
Minneapolis, Estados Unidos
Pertenece a la colección, pero ahora mismo no está expuesta.
- Comprobado
- ayer
- En este estado desde
- 25 sept 2026
- Fuente
- Los datos de colección del propio museo
About the sculpture
Spider Lady’s presence is striking. Pinned down, her twisted form and limbs nearly jump off the wooden board. Her long red fingernails and white shoes above her corn-rowed head emphasize her mismatched body. The deformation and restraint of Spider Lady’s body prompt us to reflect on the historical objectification of Black women.
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In his portrayal of Eve, and nods to representations of the original woman in his work, Eldren M. Bailey addresses concepts of idolatry and fixed origins. The West African Akan folktale of Anansi “The Spider” might also have inspired him. This folktale has evolved throughout the African diaspora; in the United States, it is often referred to as Aunt Nancy or Ann Nancy. Informed by his work in funerary sculpture and the diverse belief systems in his Atlanta neighborhood, Bailey often referenced religion and mysticism within his work. Spider Lady serves as an exquisite example of the intersection of Christianity and African lore in Bailey’s community.
“I don’t wait for nobody to tell me, I experience it for my own self. Every piece of art that I do, I see it as finished before I even make the moldin’ for it. I know exactly what I’m doin’.” - Eldren M. Bailey
Instituto de Artes de Mineápolis
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- Número de inventario
- 2019.16.7
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Fuentes
- Instituto de Artes de Mineápolis: the museum's own open data · obtenido hace 5 días
- Imagen: Instituto de Artes de Mineápolis — © Eldren M. Bailey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
