Name: The timeless, ancient language of art
Uploaded: 2023-05-22T15:33:31Z
Duration: 11 min 26 s
Description: Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares her journey of self-discovery and reminds us all that we already speak the most ancient language of all.

Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares her journey of self-discovery and reminds us all that we already speak the most ancient language of all.

Wangechi Mutu: The timeless, ancient language of art

The timeless, ancient language of art

Mutu's journey from Nairobi to New York reflects art's power to heal and communicate, transcending geographical boundaries.

Through sculptures and collages, Mutu explores female power and African heritage, inviting us to reconnect with our roots.

Art as an ancient language transcends time, linking prehistoric carvings in Niger to modern expressions of femininity and resilience.