The artwork available for sale upon request is a photography series that was inspired by Kobena Mercer’s chapter, “Black Hair/Style Politics,” from the book ‘Welcome to The Jungle.’ Additionally, Dawoud Bey’s Class Pictures served as another source of inspiration for this work. The artist’s own family history, experiences with afro hair and beauty shops, and the political implications surrounding afro hair and beauty also played a significant role in shaping this series.
The series serves as a documentation of individuals who attended the Afro Hair and Beauty Show at Alexandra Palace over the May Bank Holiday weekend. It is a celebration of afro hair and beauty, focusing on Black Women in a positive light, as this representation was not commonly depicted in media and advertising at the time.
The original artwork was created in 1998 and features portraits captured through C-type printing on paper. The artist produced a limited edition of 10 prints, with each piece measuring 19 inches in width, 19 inches in height, and 1 inch in depth. The artwork does not come framed and is not ready to hang upon arrival.
In terms of shipping and packaging, the artwork will typically be delivered within 5-7 business days for domestic shipments and 10-14 business days for international shipments. The artist is responsible for packaging the artwork in adherence to Saatchi Art’s guidelines. The artwork will be shipped from the United Kingdom, and there may be delays in shipments due to the country’s regulations for exporting valuable artworks.
In summary, this photography series is a visual exploration of afro hair and beauty, celebrating Black Women in a positive light and challenging the lack of representation in mainstream media. The artwork serves as a documentation of a specific cultural event and highlights the beauty and diversity within the Afro-Caribbean community. For more information on purchasing the artwork or any inquiries, please visit the Saatchi Art website.
**Summary Lists:**
– Inspired by Kobena Mercer’s chapter Black Hair/Style Politics from the book ‘Welcome to The Jungle’ and Dawoud Bey’s Class Pictures
– Influenced by the artist’s family history, experiences with afro hair and beauty shops, and political implications surrounding afro hair and beauty
– Celebrates afro hair and beauty with a focus on Black Women in a positive light
– Original artwork created in 1998, limited edition of 10 prints
– C-type printing on paper, measures 19x19x1 inches
– Shipping typically takes 5-7 business days for domestic shipments and 10-14 business days for international shipments
– Shipping from the United Kingdom, potential delays due to country’s regulations for exporting valuable artworks.
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