The work in this exhibition is a juxtaposition of classical African art and Contemporary African art. Classical African art is profoundly integral to the society from which it sprung and a significant component of the communal, spiritual, and political structures of the many numerous and distinct cultures that produce it. From intricately carved masks to powerful wooden power statuary they provide a visual language through which these societies communicated not just with each other but also with the spiritual realm and the natural world around them.
My work explores the Contemporary perspective ; the paintings examining the specificity of our encounters as women which tend to be either marginalised or subsumed within patriarchal narratives steeped in culture. Constantly navigating dynamics within society the work looks to reflect ourselves back to ourselves and open dialogues. The paintings submitted in this exhibition are from the “Savages” and the “Strait Jacket series” challenging the narratives of self, place, and purpose.
The exhibition concludes June 30.
