Nick Cave Raffia Soundsuit

Photograph of one of Nick Cave's suits that is covered in red and yellow feathers on a white background. 

This is a button featuring a raffia "soundsuit" from Nick Cave's art exhibit, "Nick Cave: Meet me at the Center of the Earth." This was the first museum tour for the Chicago based artist; it started at the Seattle Art Museum March 10th, 2011. The exhibit included 50 soundsuits (wearable sculptures) made out of recycled materials, mixing the imaginary with reality and high fashion with African ceremony. The suits were put on display through dance and sound; dance performance artists wore them during the exhibit.