Patrice Renee Washington’s free-standing vessels pay tribute to historical Central African nkisi
sculptures — hollowed figures filled with medicinal herbs and sacred substances to “empower” them to protect people and communities. Her work is on display through June 9 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St.
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ICA exhibit explores race, class and gender
Artist Patrice Renee Washington isn’t interested in mainstreaming her creative talents to fit into the white-dominated spaces of the commercial art world. Instead, she focuses on exploring the roots behind racial identity. She’s the artist behind “Tendril,” a solo exhibition of her works at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU (ICA at VCU).
