> ARTKACINA
> 2006
> ARTKACINA was created to celebrate the
experiences and achievements of Firstsite. Artkacina
draws on Sally’s interests in mythology, community
and storytelling. After visiting the gallery, Sally
was inspired to create a work that would capture the
vitality, energy and spirit of Firstsite’s last
eleven years. Sheinman has 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 irstsite.
This commission drew on Sheinman’s interests in
mythology, community and storytelling. After visiting
the gallery the artist was inspired to create a work
that would capture the vitality, energy and spirit of
firstsite’s last eleven years. 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.
Sally Sheinman said, ‘This symbolic work imparts the spirit of eleven years of the events, shows, people and activities at firstsite and when dispersed to 537 people will provide a unique memento bridging the two galleries’.
‘Artkacina’ was on display in the central space at firstsite and then shared with visitors on the exhibition's opening night. Today 'Artkacinas' can be found in homes, on bed side tables, anywhere where someone wished to be inspired.
> See more pictures of Artkacina
> read Martin Herbert's take on Sally's work and Artkacina
Sally Sheinman said, ‘This symbolic work imparts the spirit of eleven years of the events, shows, people and activities at firstsite and when dispersed to 537 people will provide a unique memento bridging the two galleries’.
‘Artkacina’ was on display in the central space at firstsite and then shared with visitors on the exhibition's opening night. Today 'Artkacinas' can be found in homes, on bed side tables, anywhere where someone wished to be inspired.
> See more pictures of Artkacina
> read Martin Herbert's take on Sally's work and Artkacina
