I describe my artwork as contemporary African influenced folk art. I create mixed-media collages using imported African fabrics combined with cardstock, decorative papers, and/or hand painted acrylic or water-colored backgrounds. The primary theme of my work is “Dancing Sisters.” I purposely select African fabrics with several different design patterns and muliti-colors. When creating a collage this allows me to cut the fabric(s) in ways that make multiple images in a piece appear different. Over the years, I have gotten inspiration for my images of dancers from visiting the Alvin Ailey website, books, magazine, and the wonderful African dancers I have observed at my local community center. While I repeat the dancing theme, each original art creation is unique. Prints and note cards are available of my work.

Wanda D Wiggins, Artist

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