CHEEKY LITTLE ASTRONOMER 2013

"CHEEKY LITTLE ASTRONOMER" (2013) by Yinka Shonibare CBE is a mixed-media sculpture that combines a traditional wooden chair with a human figure. The figure is wearing a vibrant patterned fabric and is adorned with a celestial globe in place of its head. It is engaged in observing the world through a telescope, highlighting themes of curiosity, exploration, and cultural identity. Shonibare's work often utilizes Dutch wax fabric, which was initially intended for the Indonesian market but became associated with African style and identity.