Kim Dacres Transforms Tires into Tributes at Charles Moffett

Kim Dacres, a Bronx-born artist based in West Harlem, transforms discarded tires and bicycle parts into sculptures that honor her community. Her exhibition 'Lost on a Two Way Street' at Charles Moffett in New York features 18 works, including busts and wall-based pieces, made from rubber, valves, and repurposed bike parts. The show expands on her 2025 series 'Crossroads Like This,' addressing violence, human rights abuses, and struggles for global liberation. Dacres collects materials weekly during 'Tire Tuesday,' a ritual since 2017, sourcing from shops like Bolt Bike Shop. Her new 'Forget Me Nots' series (2026) features oval and square medallions with braided inner tubes and a reddish-brown coating, inspired by Patrice Rushen's 1982 song. Works reference Stevie Wonder's 'As' from 'Songs in the Key of Life' (1976). Recent pieces tackle climate change (referencing Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica), anxiety, and attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Dacres emphasizes rubber's resilience and its smell of 'freedom and access to mobility.' The exhibition runs at Charles Moffett in New York.