PLANETS IN MY HEAD (TRUMPET BOY) by Yinka Shonibare

PLANETS IN MY HEAD (TRUMPET BOY) 2018

yinkashonibare

2d character

futuristic style

futuristic

3d character model

child character design

technology juxtaposition

men

musical-instrument

abstract character

3d character modeling

space age feel

3d concept

"PLANETS IN MY HEAD (TRUMPET BOY)" is a 2018 sculpture by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. The work depicts a figure, dressed in colorful fabric reminiscent of traditional African clothing, with a globe replacing their head. The figure is shown playing a trumpet, suggesting a fusion of cultural identities and musical expression. This piece is representative of Shonibare’s exploration of colonialism, globalization, and the complexities of cultural identity.