Tschabalala Self's 'Dry Land' at Aspen Art Fair: A Collage of Past Works
The Aspen Art Fair is showcasing Tschabalala Self’s notable work titled 'Dry Land' (2020–2026) through Southern Guild. This mixed-media piece incorporates acrylics, oil paints, pastels, fabric, and thread, merging both abstraction and figuration, reminiscent of her earlier creations from around 2015. Self emphasizes the idea of transformation in her work, which features her distinct 'face within the face' motif, illustrating a reimagining of two figures from prior pieces. Born in Harlem in 1990 and now residing in the Hudson Valley, she often focuses on women's themes in her art. The work also draws inspiration from Thelonious Monk's 'Caravan.'
Key facts
- Tschabalala Self's 'Dry Land' is on view at the Aspen Art Fair with Southern Guild.
- The work dates from 2020–2026.
- Materials include acrylic, oil paint, oil pastel, colored pencil, fabric, and thread.
- The painting revisits the blend of abstraction and figuration from around 2015.
- Self describes the work as 'figuration, abstraction, transformation.'
- An interesting feature is a 'face within the face,' a collage from two previous works.
- Self was born in 1990 in Harlem, New York, and lives in the Hudson Valley.
- Thelonious Monk's 'Caravan' captures the work's essence.
Entities
Artists
- Tschabalala Self
Institutions
- Southern Guild
- Aspen Art Fair
Locations
- Aspen
- United States
- Harlem
- New York
- Hudson Valley