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Recognized as one of the most influential American artists working today, and for hersocially inspired and engaged oeuvre, the work of Carrie Mae Weems is multifacetedboth in medium and its examination of modern life—from familial relationships topolitical power. Born in Portland, Oregon, in 1953, she initially showed an interest indance, and participated in local dance groups. At the age of 16, she had her first and onlychild, which her mother, aunt, and sister helped raise. Following her graduation fromhigh school, she went on to study with Anna Halprin, a leading figure in postmodern-dance in San Francisco, California. She continued to pursue dance for roughly a year-and-a-half before she began questioning the value of the practice. As a consequence, shemad a rather haphazard decision to move to New York City around her 18th birthday,though she would continue to return to the West Coast, leading to a relatively bicoastallife.

Brooklyn, NY, USA