In an exploration of the Museum of Modern Art’s vast central atrium, Otobong Nkanga's work, "Cadence," integrates various art forms, resonating voices and sounds within the space. "I'm always interested in working in spaces that aren't that easy. This is by far the most crazy space," Nkanga explains, capturing her fascination with the challenge of the installation's environment. Her engagement with the vastness isn't just visual; it involves her voice, exploring how it interacts with sound and light. "How does the voice bounce off the walls and run around the space before it settles on the ground?" she muses.
Nkanga's artistic expression transcends traditional mediums, merging tactile elements like tapestries and ceramics with ephemeral ones like sound and scent. She describes her work as interconnected, emphasizing the organic relationship between different artistic forms. "My work is connecting all these things and making it clear that it's all intertwined," she says, showcasing how her installations embody an amalgamation of sensory experiences that confront and engage the viewer in a visceral dialogue with space and materials.
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