Inside Out 1977

"Inside Out" (1977) is a performance photograph by Senga Nengudi. The image depicts the artist in a self-designed costume, a dramatic composition of draped fabric, a chair seat worn as a helmet, and dangling net bags hanging from the garment. Nengudi's work challenges the viewer to consider the relationship between body, clothing, and identity, as well as the performativity of the African American female figure. This piece highlights Nengudi's signature exploration of materials and her use of photography as a medium for documenting performance art.