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Reminiscent of microorganisms or animal-like forms yet created with cast-off plastics, Zimbabwe-based artist Moffat Takadiwa\u2019s wall mounted sculptures at Nicodim Gallery<\/a> embody what he calls \u2018post-colonial hangover.\u2019\u00a0Sourced from dumping sites and factory cast-offs, the artist explains, the materials are evidence of stalled industry.\u00a0 Manipulated into a \u2018Second Life\u2019 per the show\u2019s title, however, the artworks speak to the resourcefulness and creativity driving Takadiwa\u2019s practice.\u00a0 (On view in SoHo through July 3rd<\/sup>).<\/p>\n

Moffat Takadiwa, Fashion Brands (d), computer and laptop keys, toothbrushes, buttons and various accessories, 69 \u00bd x 55 inches, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Moffat Takadiwa, (detail) Fashion Brands (d), computer and laptop keys, toothbrushes, buttons and various accessories, 69 \u00bd x 55 inches, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reminiscent of microorganisms or animal-like forms yet created with cast-off plastics, Zimbabwe-based artist Moffat Takadiwa\u2019s wall mounted sculptures at Nicodim Gallery embody what he calls \u2018post-colonial hangover.\u2019\u00a0Sourced from dumping sites and factory cast-offs, the artist explains, the materials are evidence of stalled industry.\u00a0 Manipulated into a \u2018Second Life\u2019 per the show\u2019s title, however, the artworks … <\/p>\n

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