VENUS DE ARLES 2018

yinkashonibare

ceramic

statue

icon design

sculpture

ceramic

strong focal point

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

framed image

technology juxtaposition

muted tone

small focal point

statue

Yinka Shonibare's "VENUS DE ARLES" (2018) is a striking contemporary sculpture that reimagines the iconic Venus de Milo. The figure, rendered in vibrant patterned fabrics, holds an apple and has a globe replacing its head. This striking piece deconstructs the traditional representation of Western beauty and challenges the Eurocentric gaze. The globe, a symbol of global interconnectedness, highlights the impact of colonialism and the global flow of ideas, culture, and trade.