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Sculptural installation by Tiff Massey

TRIBUTARIES:

JUL. 24 – SEP. 26, 2021

Keeler Gallery

TIFF MASSEY

EVERYDAY ARSENAL

“Influenced by Detroit’s history of ostentatious fashion, my work examines how symbols of wealth in the regalia of African diaspora affect the viewer’s behavior and attitude, eliciting an experience whereupon the viewer may encounter an object and engage in thoughts and/or acts of vanity.”

–TIFF MASSEY

Tiff Massey is an interdisciplinary artist from Detroit, MI. She holds an MFA in metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work, inspired by African standards of economic vitality, includes both large-scale and wearable sculptures, music and performance. Massey counts the iconic material culture of 1980’s hip-hop as a major influence in her jewelry. She uses contemporary observances of class and race through the lens of an African diaspora, combined with inspiration drawn from her experience in Detroit.

RECEPTION & GALLERY TALK

JUL. 24, 3 – 6PM

 

Zoom/Keeler Gallery

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Tiff Massey by Joe Gall_web.jpg

Photo courtesy of the artist

Derived from the Museum’s location along the Mississippi, as well as from the focus of the exhibition series, Tributaries features artists whose work is beginning to have a significant impact on the metal arts community.

EXHIBITION & PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

Windgate Charitable Foundation

Hyde Family Foundations

Patriot Bank

John and Anne Stokes

OPERATING SUPPORT

ArtsMemphis

Tennessee Arts Commission

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