Syncretic Birthrights, digital image 14
Odera Igbokwe
June 12 – July 8, 2023
Creative Access Description
A colour portrait image of a framed oil painting mounted on a yellow wall in a gallery space. The painting is set in a thin, black frame with a thick white frame mat. The painting features a single Black figure with a strong chin, thick lips, and black eyes peering over half-circle glasses perched on their nose. Their black hair sweeps up and away becoming a bright hot flame. They wear a large red cape draped over their wide shoulders and exposed chest, sweeping away on both sides to reveal the figure's muscled chest. They wear a silk top which opens into a wide V from a cinched belt, skirted in ruffles the colour and texture of charcoal. Over their exposed left breast are three smooth stones, which also appear like bullet holes, with tails of bright fire. Their left arm is bent across the chest, holding a bouquet in front of their right breast. The bouquet is made of dappled feathers and huge matchsticks, burning and swirling in flame. Behind them, the silhouette of buildings burn, encased in orange flame, and behind this, a huge volcano towers up and past the edge of the painting. The sky behind it is a mixture of ash and flame.Description
Detail shot of the work The Volcano in Syncretic Birthrights.Identifier
2023.0512 SYN I014Extent
1 digital imageArtist
Odera IgbokwePhotographer
Dennis HaRelated program
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