Carving with Character
Maple + walnut = Love Me Knot
When one thinks of a braided rope, they may visualize a noose. Perhaps because of the stigma from its strong connection with the lynchings of black people in south from the 1800’s to late 1960’s. The braided rope is often associated with racism, hatred, and murder. This particular work of functional art aims to reimagine the braided rope as heartwarming and emblematic of love and embracement.
For this project, the braided rope has been transformed from a noose to a heart; depicting a deeper and stronger emotion - love. The inside lower portion of the braided rope heart is inlaid with walnut in the shape of the ancient Adinkra symbol “Akoma”, which means patience and tolerance.
One humankind. One love.
13L” x 8-3/4”W x 18”H