MOST ARTISTIC
NICK CAVE
Nick Cave uses twigs, sequins, buttons, and even human hair to construct his “soundsuits”—elaborately detailed works of art inspired by Haitian costumes, voodoo flags, religious vestments, and more unexpected references like pop culture icons Leigh Bowery and RuPaul. By “creating a creature that’s threatening but seductive,” the Chicago-based artist—who has displayed his pieces in solo and group shows around the world—has been able to explore significant cultural moments like the Rodney King beating through the lens of his own personal experiences.
