Hoda Tawakol: Some Ties Linger On

Inspired by the three most important women in her life, Tawakol weaves a personal narrative of life and loss with her textilesThe body as an experiential focus is key for Egyptian French artist Hoda Tawakol (born 1968). Her hand-dyed, hand-sewn textile sculptures characterize it both as a protective shield and as a surface for projection, striking a balance between the extremes of exposure and concealment.