Dindga McCannon

American, born 1947

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This artwork features a mixed-media sculpture resembling a hand or glove. It is primarily gold and brown, with various materials like fabric, thread, and textured elements. The surface is adorned with letters forming the phrase "Badass Women Who Inspire Me to Soar." Additional embellishments include colorful threads and small objects attached to the sculpture, creating a dynamic and layered appearance. The artwork combines different textures and colors, giving it an eclectic and vibrant look.
Dindga McCannon, Badass Women Who Inspire Me to Soar, 2006, artist's book with cut, pasted, and sewn papers, fabrics, and found objects (some printed, including inkjet prints, electrostatic prints, and offset lithographs) with felt-tip marker, pen and ink, and acrylic paint additions, Gift of Funds from Rahul M. Sabhnani and Alisa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2022.127.1

Badass Women Who Inspire Me to Soar

Dindga McCannon · 2006 · artist's book with cut, pasted, and sewn papers, fabrics, and found objects (some printed, including inkjet prints, electrostatic prints, and offset lithographs) with felt-tip marker, pen and ink, and acrylic paint additions ·  Accession ID  2022.127.1
This painting shows a composition of colorful geometric shapes and bold lines creating the abstract form of a seated person. The painting is made up of broad, flat areas of color, with different tones of brown and tan for the person’s skin and a variety of vivid colors like orange, green, red, and blue in the background. The skin-toned shapes give the impression of a person lounging on a chair, turned to the right, with their legs crossed and one arm resting on the back of the chair. Their chin and neck are visible, but the rest of their face is not. They don't appear to wear any clothing or shoes.
Dindga McCannon, Woman #1, 1975-1977, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Funds from Agnes Gund, 2022.125.1

Woman #1

Dindga McCannon · 1975-1977 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2022.125.1
This drawing depicts abstract figures. It features two stylized figures in a block print style; one is holding a flute-like instrument. The figures are outlined in black against a white background, with detailed line work creating texture in their clothing and environment. One figure wears hoop earrings and has a spiky hairstyle, while the other has a beard and plays the flute. A vertical line divides the composition, with jagged lines adding energy. Positive and negative space and a limited color palette are used in this artwork.
Dindga McCannon, Musician and His Lady, 1972, linocut on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2022.163.1

Musician and His Lady

Dindga McCannon · 1972 · linocut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.163.1

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