FARNESE HERCULES 2017

yinkashonibare

simple decoration style

statue

egg art

strong focal point

bright focal point

traditional architecture

framed image

technology juxtaposition

modern period home

chaotic composition

decorative art

Yinka Shonibare's 2017 sculpture, "Farnese Hercules," is a striking reinterpretation of the classical sculpture "Hercules," using vibrantly colored African fabrics. The figure's head is replaced with a globe, suggesting the interconnectedness of the world and challenging the traditional, Eurocentric perspective of the original statue. The artist's use of bright colors and bold patterns, synonymous with his work, speaks to the complexities of cultural identity and colonialism.