Nicholas Hlobo at Lehmann Maupin Gallery

In South African artist Nicholas Hlobo’s cut canvas artworks, ribbons refer to the feminine while leather points to the masculine.  In this detail of a larger work, the ribbons and the canvas they hold together defy gender assignment in curves and openings that evoke the body and geography.  (On view in Chelsea at Lehmann Maupin Gallery through August 24th).

Nicholas Hlobo, detail of Intlantsana, ribbon on canvas, 47.24 x 70.87 inches, 2017.