Craft in America Center presents “The Circuitry of Joyce J. Scott: A Group Exhibition of Collaboration and Innovation,” opening on Feb. 24.

Joyce J. Scott’s “Red Electricity” necklace displays her elaborate weaving and beading techniques. (photo courtesy of Craft in America)

Scott, recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship in 2016, is an acclaimed artist working in a multitude of media who has had a profound influence on various communities of artists through her beaded sculpture, art jewelry and more. She shapes her work through connections formed bead-by-bead, piece-by-piece and thread-by-thread.

Circuitry, for Scott and this exhibition, is approached in four ways: through the physical construction of her pieces; as a connection to the past; as a hard wiring to the national and global present; and finally, via Scott’s network of artists and friends. Her pieces serve as commentary on issues regarding race, economics, sexism, abuse and violence.

“I believe in messing with stereotypes,” Scott said of her work. “It’s important for me to use art in a manner that incites people to look and then carry something home – even if it’s subliminal.”

Scott and the other artists included in this exhibition push and expand the potentiality of what sculpture and wearable art can be, and where they intersect and affect each other. This exhibition features a dialogue with works by artists including Sonya Clark, Oletha DeVane, William Rhodes and Teresa Sullivan.

The opening reception will be on Feb. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. The show will be on view until April 14.

The Craft in America Center is located at 8415 W. Third St.

For information, visit craftinamerica.org.