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Totem afro

valérie marcilly

2026

Dimensions: 170x25xcm

Discipline: Installation
Techniques used: Hand/machine embroidery
Materials: Cotton

Description

Embedded in the purity of theart brut and the tension of the verticalityThis Afro-futurist totem stands as a bridge between the past and the future. More than just a simple wire silhouette, it captures the essence of Ancient Sentinels who watch over time and space.

Inspired by the power and wisdom of the figure of Afro totemThis work explores a unique resonance:

  • The Power of the Spirit: The ochre headdress, like a clay crown or a mask of power, anchors the piece in a collective history and a lineage of protective spirits.

  • The Invisible Dialogue: The steel wire, modest yet resilient, weaves a body of emptiness where the invisible takes shape. Each stitch is a link, a prayer, an act of resilience transforming the void into a sustainable life structure.

These totems are not mere shapes; they are vibrant guardiansRobust and present, they inhabit the space with their silent aura. Like protectors, they watch over us, reminding us that strength often resides in patient assembly, the resilience of matter, and the depth of dialogue with our ancestors.

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