The Genius of Play
At the heart of the exhibition, spotted gourds—suspended from braided synthetic hair—hover gently above checkered foam floor tiles. These gourds were grown by Woods' mother, an autodidactic horticulturist with a sprawling food forest. Nurtured carefully by Woods' mother, the gourds took a year to grow and another six months to harden and cure before being transformed into these floating sculptures.
- Solo-Exhibition at Kent State University
Solo-Exhibition Titled: The Genius of Play, 2024 Ceiling Sculpture constructed from gourds grown by the artist's mother, foam floor tile installation designed to resemble a tennis court, three photography works, and sound installation.
Left: Moms Garden, 2024, 89” X 32” X 20” Gourds grown by the artist's mother, rhinestones, braided synthetic hair, foam floor tiles, and hair jewelry.
Right: Shake EM II, 2023, 72” X 72” X 2” Photograph, wood, and construction paper.
Moms Garden, 2024, Gourds grown by the artist's mother, rhinestones, braided synthetic hair, foam floor tiles, and hair jewelry. 89” X 32” X 20”
Detail Image, Moms Garden, 2024, Gourds grown by the artist's mother, rhinestones, braided synthetic hair, foam floor tiles, and hair jewelry. 89” X 32” X 20”
Detail Image, Moms Garden, 2024, Gourds grown by the artist's mother, rhinestones, braided synthetic hair, foam floor tiles, and hair jewelry. 89” X 32” X 20”
Left: Shake EM I, 2023, 72” X 72” X 2” Photograph, wood, and construction paper.
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Right: Moms Garden, 2024, 89” X 32” X 20” Gourds grown by the artist's mother, rhinestones, braided synthetic hair, foam floor tiles, and hair jewelry.
The Genius of Play, 2024, 18 feet X 18 feet foam floor tile installation, speakers, custom cushions and wall paint.