Artist Stephanie Kiah (American, (b. 1987, Cincinnati, OH))

Wisdom Is Better Than Silver or Gold, I Was Hopeless Now I'm More Hopeful

Date2017

MediumVintage sheet music, imitation silver and gold leaf, glitter, acrylic paint and lacquer on wood panels

DimensionsEach: 8 × 11 1/4 in. (20.3 × 28.6 cm) Framed Size: 16 1/4 × 33 3/4 in. (41.3 × 85.7 cm)

Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection

Object numberDCCAH2019.030.1ab

ClassificationsCollage

Locations

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DescriptionTo Stephanie Kiah, DC has long encapsulated much of the culture, soul, and music that Black artists have contributed to this country. In that spirit, these two works are based on songs written by Black female performers. Wisdom is Better Than Silver or Gold… is titled after the lyrics of the Lauryn Hill song, Lost Ones. The musical theme of these pieces is emphasized by the inclusion of vintage sheet music and the improvisational nature of their production.