Groundation, May 1-Oct 7 2023, Arts Club of Chicago | Rope, Cast Porcelain, Brass | 39.6’ x 6’ x 2” | Photography Michael Tropea

As part of the Arts Club’s Garden Series, Groundation utilizes the fence at the Arts Club of Chicago as a structure to build a semi-transparent weaving that is an homage to Jamaican wicker weaver and Rastafarian Sylvester, who created an immersive woven wicker environment in his home in St. Ann, Jamaica (1970s–80s) that also functioned as an important part of the local community. The word “grounation” is a Rastafarian term for a ceremony or gathering, meant to express the connection of a culture to its roots and of an individual to their tribe. Using rope, cast porcelain, and brass, the installation explores weaving as architecture, spiritual practice, and collective making. Curated by Janine Mileaf. Watch the Groundation video produced for the project by On The Real Film.