Yinka Shonibare MBE RA (born 1962) is a British-Nigerian artist living in the United Kingdom. His work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalization. A hallmark of his art is the brightly colored Dutch wax fabric he uses.
African visual deconstruction is a constant in literature, photography, music, dance and film. The film "Black Panther" feeds into our hunger for visual translations and a deeper understanding of the seed and nourishment of the African social, political, domestic and cultural fabric. Colors and lines play an important role in constructing a retrospective understanding of power, solidarity, progression, creativity and strength within each African inspired movement, linguistic concept and geometric dimension. Through the movement of color and tone, we are reminded of a foundation within the African Diaspora. The thickness and symmetric images allow one to experience a stream of consciousness through the melodious story of an African cosmology. Unbearable struggles create beautiful stories. From the earth to the stars, Africa defines a people of diversity and struggle all comprised of moving parts seeking and evolving forward constantly questioning what it means to redefine Our story.