The stole

This glass artwork takes the form of a long, suspended ribbon or stole, gently folded over itself and projecting from the wall with a quiet sense of gravity and presence. The surface is richly patterned with intricate geometric motifs reminiscent of Akan and kente-inspired designs, rendered in layered tones of black, amber, ochre, deep blue, and muted green. These patterns read like woven textiles, yet they are embedded within glass, creating a compelling tension between softness and rigidity.
The translucency of the glass allows light to pass through and skim across the surface, animating the work with subtle reflections and shadows that shift along the wall. Its draped form echoes fabric, ritual cloth, or ceremonial regalia, suggesting ideas of identity, heritage, and continuity. Small symbolic details punctuate the patterned surface, inviting closer inspection and reinforcing the work’s narrative depth.
Overall, the piece bridges craft and contemporary sculpture, transforming cultural textile language into a fragile yet resilient glass form. It speaks to memory, belonging, and the translation of tradition through material experimentation, positioning glass as both a carrier of history and a medium of quiet, contemplative expression.