What Does It Mean to Matter (Community Autopsy)
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cotton appliquéd on furnishing and specialty fabrics
Dimensions
overall: 243.84 × 426.72 cm (96 × 168 in.)
Classification
Decorative Art
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Purchased as the Gift of Glenstone Foundation
Accession Number
2021.1.1
Art Historical Context
Christopher Myers' *What Does It Mean to (Community Autopsy)*2019) is a monumental textile work that transforms everyday materials into a profound visual meditation. Measuring nearly 8 by 14 feet, this large-scale piece features cotton appliqué on furnishing and specialty fabrics, a technique rooted in quilting traditions where fabric patches are meticulously sewn onto a base layer. method evokes folk art and communal crafting, lending the work an intimate, handmade quality despite its grand scale. Acquired by the National Gallery of Art through the Glenstone Foundation and housed in the museu...