I chose this piece of work because I was intrigued to learn of textile artwork that was made to be worn and moved in. Nick Cave creates what are called “Soundsuits” intended to produce sound when moved in and worn by dancers. Because of this, all of his pieces are sewn together and also include recycled materials.
Speak Louder consists of seven Soundsuits connected by one large cloak of buttons depicts tuba like people who’s horns have been silenced. This piece of work is conveys a message of strong communities while acknowledging losses together in the fight for a better future. Because each Soundsuit is facing different directions, there is a unique attributes of the separate entities while still maintaining unity much like the real world.
Details on the artwork can be found here