Bag (m'hype) c. 21th century

This ‘Bag (m’hype)’ by Kachin, is a riot of color and texture; constructed using beads, mirrors, and thread. You can almost feel the care taken in each stitch. It's not about hiding the process, but celebrating it. The material aspect is so striking, with the contrast of smooth beads against the tassels. The color is vibrant. Especially where the eye is drawn to the shiny mirrored discs that reflect the viewer. It's like the bag is acknowledging your presence, inviting you into a dialogue. Consider how the meticulous beadwork contrasts with the looser tassels at the bottom. This contrast captures something about the way art exists as an ongoing conversation, where every piece references another, a bit like a fashion statement! Ultimately, art is about embracing the unexpected. It's about finding beauty in the unfinished, and meaning in the multitude.