Cave used his time in Senegal’s capital to engage with local artists, finding inspiration in these encounters.
This would translate to the final piece, a 20-by-25-foot bas-relief weighing approximately 500 pounds.
The artist also incorporated sequins, as well as found objects from the United States and Senegal.
Together, the materials form a vibrant web symbolizing unity.
Its part of this sort of opportunity for people to intersect and have interesting conversation around ideas.
Its part of the magic.
Watch this short film to see how Cave’s incredible bas-relief came to life.
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