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

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.
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