Four Minutes
Skowhegan Residency 24'
Investigating controversial themes in Christianity within the homes of African Americans. The image of Jesus, is he black or white? If Jesus is not recognized by our white counterparts as black, is he rather a deity? Crocodile Tears exemplifying false outcry by black people for white tragedies. Despite celebration, what are the true emotions for the birth of a white savior? Moses reconfigured into a figurine with a shell as a head riding a Shofar. Recontextualizing his story and the Shofar to better represent African motifs.
Sculptures: Black Jesus African Deity, Crocodile Tears, Moses, Teach A Man To Fish
Black Jesus African Deity
7" x 7", 2024
7" x 7", 2024
Crocodile Tears
7" diameter, 2024
7" diameter, 2024
Moses
7" x 3", 2024
7" x 3", 2024
Teach A Man To Fish
7" x 7", 2024
7" x 7", 2024
Photos courtesy of Anusha Alamgir.