{"title":"Tiana Reid","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiana Reid’s work offers a compelling exploration of contemporary arts and culture, delving into the intricate relationships between creativity and society. Her writing thoughtfully navigates themes of identity, expression, and the evolving role of art in public discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful narratives and critical perspectives that illuminate the voices shaping modern cultural landscapes. Reid’s keen eye for detail and nuanced approach make her a distinctive contributor to discussions on art’s power and significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tau-lewis-vox-populi-vox-dei-by-ebony-l-haynes-9781644231142","title":"Tau Lewis: Vox Populi, Vox Dei","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTau Lewis's mythical sculptures create elaborate portals into fantastic worlds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"At 52 Walker, artist Tau Lewis transmutes the lifeblood of scrap objects into something sanctified. . . . I'm reminded that an art gallery can also be a temple.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her acclaimed presentation \u003cem\u003eDivine Giants Tribunal\u003c\/em\u003e at the 2022 Venice Biennale, Lewis has continued to create anthropomorphic forms inspired by those in Yoruban mask dramas—ones which are spiritually activated by the wearer and the audience and, by extension, their community. Conversing with spiritual and ancestral pasts, Lewis's works reinvent and reconsider narratives of Greek myths, theatre, and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this body of work, the artist reexamines apocalyptic themes as an opportunity for reconstruction and transformation. Documenting and expanding on Lewis's exhibition at 52 Walker titled \u003cem\u003eVox Populi, Vox Dei\u003c\/em\u003e, this catalogue contextualizes the artist's investigations and expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoetry by the multidisciplinary artist and activist Yves B. Golden complements Lewis's otherworldly motifs. With a curator's note by Ebony L. Haynes, this publication also features an essay by Tiana Reid that explores Lewis's practice, drawing connections between sources that range from Joy James to Frederick Douglass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432789852396,"sku":"9781644231142","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781644231142.jpg?v=1774766499"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tiana-reid.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}