Queen Ade
Artist
Tajah Olson
MediumCanvas print, photograph by Matt Baxter
Dimensions30 x 40 x 1 in. (76.2 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
I was born and raised in Southern Africa (Malawi & Namibia) and my work is very much influenced by my African culture. Queen Ade is basically my inner-self. I wanted to see how I could portray myself as a powerful strong African Queen. I made the entire costume, the head piece using paper mache and attaching fake hair and sticks and different fabrics. –Artist statement
