all?
Sandra Brick
2020
The
U.S. Declaration of Independence begins with the assertion that all are endowed
with “certain unalienable rights.” Specifically, the nation’s founders listed,
“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
The
last three words of the Pledge of Allegiance, an expression of
loyalty to country and flag, promise, “justice for all”.
With
these shirts, I wonder if the US Government is protecting these “unalienable
rights” for ALL. Is our government truly providing justice for all?’
I
ask the viewer, “Are you a bystander just waiting to see if the promise of the
Declaration of Independence is upheld or a upstander making sure everyone’s unalienable
rights are protected?
Bio
Working with my hands has been an integral part of my daily
life since childhood. Being a textile artist is, for me, an ongoing activity. I
dye and stitch and invent new ways to embellish fabric. By sculpting with fiber,
I incorporate space and texture into my designs. Creating art involves solving
problems, discovering possibilities, merging ideas, and sharing who I am.
Over the past 20 years I have developed a diverse body of
work including a set of 42 embroidered pieces that visually interpret haikus written by
a local poet, 24 visual “translations” of memories written by a local
Holocaust survivor, ten separate works of art depicting different themes for an
interfaith artist circle.
Embracing ambiguity is the start of my process. Knowledge is
part of the process. Yet there is room for discovery and confusion. For me, art
is really about being open to surprise.
Recently I have started aiming
my work toward exploring social justice. Can the needle be used as a call to action?
Learn more at: www.texturedelements.com
