Exhibition: Permission, 2018

Tia Keo’s solo exhibition Permission shares new sculpture work that touches on themes of blood memory, women’s work and the armor women craft for themselves. The work is on view at Finlandia University Gallery from November 30, 2018 - February 15, 2019

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Tia Keo / PERMISSION

RETURN TO WEAVING

HOLD YOURSELF TOGETHER

Metal weaving studies

LEAVING The COCOON

RETURN TO WEAVING

This piece was born from exploring with material and misusing tools - intentionally doing things incorrectly as a method for seeing new potential in the truths we take for granted. The accepted method creates accepted results. A different method cre

Created by mis-using metalworking tools, each 6”x6” sheet of copper is forced into a mold that is circular and too small for it. The metal reacts in predictable and unpredictable ways depending on the intensity and duration of the force acted upon i

Each piece is entirely unique, but consistent patterns emerge (in particular this pleating) as a result of the repeated method of action.

WOMEN'S WORK / WOMEN'S ARMOR

STITCH MEDITATIONS

RESIST watercolors

This new sculpture work was made with the support of 2018 Next Step Fund Grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council - made possible with support of the McKnight Foundation. Photograph of Tia Keobounpheng by Rita Farmer

Opening Reception