Shonibare refers to himself as a ‘postcolonial hybrid’, having been born in England and raised in Nigeria before relocating to London when he was 17.At the age of 19 he decided to become an artist, against the wishes of his father. He regards himself as 'bicultural'. He has stirred controversy because of his apparent Dutch influences, Indonesian wax-resistant use of fabrics and accompanying post-colonial, centre-versus-margins discussion which according to the masses is an injustice to his ideas and it's justification.
Regardless, his lavish costumes, his art and his videos personifies movement and aristocracy making his work spell binding.
I aspire to be of some use in the near future. I want to encapsulate his confidence, his determination and his optimism.
I came across
Annie's Blog and her post on Sølve Sundsbø reminded me of Shonibre's work.
Awkward Conversation starter:
What's your favourite
colour? hehe
Ashita
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