Sally Sheinman

> Artkacina

Artkacina was created to celebrate the experiences and achievements of Firstsite, a Contemporary visual arts center in Colchester, UK. Artkacina draws on Sally’s interests in mythology, community and storytelling. After visiting the original gallery, Sally was inspired to create a work that would capture the vitality, energy and spirit of Firstsite’s last eleven years, before it moved to its new building. Sally created 544 artkacina – referencing ‘kachina’; native American dolls traditionally used to teach children about characters from Hopi Indian mythology. The intricately painted hand-held sculptures are accompanied by words which are all inspired by Firstsite.