Procreation (Neckpiece)

Joyce Scott does not shy from addressing complex social, cultural, and political issues in her work. Scott’s beaded work is a combination of free-form and off-loom processes that allow her to create representational figures and narrative scenes. Procreation draws attention to the complex web of ideas associated with a woman’s body, fertility, and gender roles. An elaborate yet wearable neckpiece, it is adornment with a message and the wearer becomes a collaborator with the artist.