Weems’ art tends to err on the side of serious, and it’s easy to image that the artist views her practice with an equal level of pragmatism, working hard to create the perfect image or object. The studio overall looks like a very work-conducive place where the artist does a lot of making and thinking. In this photo, it appears as though Weems is taking some new photo prints out of shipping boxes. While photography is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind in discussions of her practice, Weems works with a diverse array of media including video, audio, installation and textiles. In the above photograph, Weems’ studio looks both inviting and studious. The artist believes in creating powerful narrative pieces that provoke thought and discussion among viewers. Weems is known for her multimedia work that explores sociopolitical themes of race, class and gender. Today’s studio Sunday feature is Carrie Mae Weems.
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