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Past Artwork

Crown Jewels

Candice Dixon

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Description

Celebrating the intricate art of Caribbean Carnival headpiece design, these headpieces are adorned with beads, jewels, 3D elements, and feathers. These headdresses are carefully handcrafted, lightweight, and crafted with pride. 

 

Bloodline Queen (2019)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Braided Fabric, Resin Gems, Gold Chain, Seed Beads  

 

Indigo (2018)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Resin Gems, Frayed Denim, Painted Turkey Quills, Pheasant Feathers  

 

Calligraphy (2018)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Pheasant Feathers, Resin Gems, Laser Cut Acrylic and Birch Wood (Pen Tip)  

 

Mercury (2019)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Resin Beads, Layered Metals  

 

Squid (2018)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Pheasant Feathers, Painted Turkey Quills, Resin Gems, Laser Cut Acrylic Squid Head, 3D Printed Tentacles  

 

Bloodline King (2019)  

Materials: Wire Frame, Resin Gems, Zebra Pheasant Feathers, Painted Turkey Quills, Laser Cut Birch (African Continent), Negro World Newspaper Print Fabric  

 

Photo by Samuel Engelking. 

Additional Information

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ArtworxTO Pop Up Hub | Carnival Portal - PAST EXHIBITION

This exhibition was located at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON

Curator: Dwayne Dixon

Carnival Portal exhibits a series of alternate stories as you travel through time and space. From its oppressive origins to its infectious expression of love and unity, vistors will experience a sensation that is, quite frankly, otherworldly.