Ase’ (Ah-Shay) So Be It
“This work is the first in my new Goddess Myths and Legends body of work. This body will include images of friends and family as the central figures and reimagine them as deities. Here I have used my friend Nina ‘Lyrispect’ Ball, a well-known spoken word poet. The theme of love and passion is reflected in the work with the colors and choice of roses as decorative elements throughout. I tie the figures to their African roots by either marking or carving tribal patterns and designs on their faces. Much like love, the fence panel I chose is scorched from its past and broken yet still beautiful.”
-Lavett Ballard
Year: 2022
Medium: Mixed media/collage on reclaimed wood fence panel
Size: 29.5 x 71 in (74.9 x 180.3 cm)