RED LANTERN KID 2018

"RED LANTERN KID" (2018) by Yinka Shonibare CBE is a striking sculpture featuring a figure dressed in brightly colored fabrics, holding a red lantern. The figure’s head is replaced by a black globe, referencing the global reach and impact of colonization and trade. The vibrant patterned textiles and the figure’s pose evoke a sense of both playfulness and unease. Shonibare’s work often examines the complexities of identity, colonialism, and globalization, inviting viewers to contemplate these themes through engaging and thought-provoking imagery.