Alisa Sikelianos-Carter USA, b. 1983
To Be Held, 2022
Acrylic, gouache, pearl mica, black mica, and glitter on linen with velvet
44 x 101 in
111.8 x 256.5 cm
111.8 x 256.5 cm
8414
Further images
Part of a series of four, this deity represents an ancestral urge to reach for and protect us, their descendents, across realms. Their legs are covered in undulating currents and...
Part of a series of four, this deity represents an ancestral urge to reach for and protect us, their descendents, across realms. Their legs are covered in undulating currents and patterns, sparkling with mica. The two legs dissipate downwards into feet of tiny coral tendrils. Where a torso would be, there are eight openings of various sizes. The space of their torso/hips appear as Black coral, locs, bone, capillaries or river routes. These openings enclose at the top and rise up into five arms, open palms and fingers outstretched. Like ancestors at our back, they are ready to carry us, support us and lift us through our journeys.