Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes

Lives and works in Seattle/Los Angeles, USA

Artist statement

Once upon a time all the most magical and powerful people owned very little. We misstepped when we forgot that words were spells and that numbers were meant for incantation. I make in order to remember how to spell And count in the old and oft forgotten ways. I make so that my ancestors will find favor in my undertakings and so that the Now does not forget Them.

Artwork

• revolutions are oft derailed by seafoam and flotsam, 2024. Terra Nada, lexan & plexiglass (triangle)
• Rhythm of the Dividing Pair, 2024. Terra Nada, lexan & plexiglass (square)
• that (one) time that Menkorakor's familiars caught (and brought) the little ones from Sirius B, 2024. Terra Nada, lexan & plexiglass (square)
• Epiphianic boo boos, 2024. Terra Nada, lexan & plexiglass (triangle)
• If they ask...Tellem, Mali, Mesa, Verde or Bandiagaran-Annasazian Interstellar Spirit Vessel (presently uninhabited), 2021. Terra Nada, lexan & plexiglass (square)
• PORTRAIT OF A ****IST NEIGHBOR, or BEST-US BOAST-US, 2024. incantation, unguents, DNA, antique filaments & fibers, late 19th century Chinese children's ‘good luck’ hat, mid 20th century letterman jacket and chenille patches, mid 20th century American flag, 2000s Nike Rift running shoes
• ASSUMPTION U, 2023. incantation, unguents, DNA, antique filaments & fibers, early 20th century gold lamé basketball shorts and warm up, vintage chain stitch patches, vintage and antique filaments and fibers, mid-20th century faux leopard coat, 1990s Nike ACG running shoes
• AMERICANA, 2014. MAB Works: Pelts and Terra Nada MAB Works: Pelts and Terra Nada 100% 10 D8 Incantation, unguents, DNA, antique fillaments & fibers, Japanese mail Bags, mid century Hudson Bay blanket, mid century hunting jacket,vintage chenille and felted patches, tabis Incantation, unguents, DNA, antique fillaments & fibers, Japanese mail Bags, mid century Hudson Bay blanket, mid century hunting jacket,vintage chenille and felted patches, tabis Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash
• Teacher Seeks Student Interested in Saving the World (Must Apply in Person), 2010
• Sacred, 2014. Video
• Ode to Octavia part 12: (Sparkles)... Recollections of the Wraith, 2012. Video
• Shabazz Palaces - Are You... Can You... Were You? (Felt) [OFFICIAL VIDEO], 2011. Video