Landscape

Original Title

Landscape

Date

1974

Creator

Marion Cole

Description

Cole blends traditional weaving methods with surrealist elements in this piece. The work depicts three cyclopes standing on a shore, two of whom are holding spears, while a meteor is hurtling through the sky. The frowned faces of the figures add to the sense of impending doom.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

HBCU student work See all items with this value

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Additional Subject

Afrocentrism

Black art

Death

Natural disasters

Nature

Type

Decorative arts

Medium

wool

Additional Techniques

weaving

Measurements

43 1/4 in x 59 1/4 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc31

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0071

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection