Syncretic Birthrights, digital image 3
Odera Igbokwe
June 12 – July 8, 2023
Creative Access Description
A colour landscape image of two framed oil paintings on wood panel mounted on a golden yellow wall in a gallery space. The paintings are both in portrait orientation and set in a solid, black frame with a white frame mat. The painting on the left features a single Black figure with a strong chin, thick lips, and black eyes wearing a red cape draped over their shoulders. They have black hair which sweeps up and away becoming a bright hot flame. Behind the figure is a huge volcano towering up and past the edge of the painting. Next to this piece is a painting that features a central figure with Black skin wearing white clothing, and a huge pair of layered fans held in both hands. The left fan is held aloft in front of their head. The right is held behind them below their waist, in a dancer's pose. Swirling around and away from the figure are a half dozen floating forms, reminiscent of moths, against a dark blue or black background.Description
Exhibition shot of the works The Volcano and The Breath of Life in Syncretic Birthrights.Identifier
2023.0512 SYN I003Extent
1 digital imageArtist
Odera IgbokwePhotographer
Dennis HaRelated program
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