November 10-April 13th 2016
Dead Treez is the first solo New York museum show by artist Ebony G. Patterson, who splits her time between Kingston, Jamaica and Lexington, KY. Incorporating mixed media installations and jaquard photo tapestries, Patterson explores visibility, in terms of class, gender, race and the media. Her highly adorned almost illuminated images and objects are intended to attract the viewers, challenging them to look closer.
For Dead Treez, Patterson assembled five eye-popping tapestries and a life-sized figured tableau of ten male mannequins, dressed in a kaleidoscopic mix of floral fabrics. Meant to present a complex vision of masculinity, the installation is an observance of dancehall fashion and culture in postcolonial Jamaica. Along with the exhibition there are several guided tours and discussions about the artist’s work.
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The Museum of Art and Design 2 Columbus Circle (212) 299-7777 http://madmuseum.org