Then n now, 2023 collection

These monumental sculptures focus on depicting a celebratory narrative and representation of people of African descent by highlighting their distinctive relevance to contemporary culture, which inspires cultural pride in contemporary black achievement and calls for an appreciation of the black past as a worthy legacy. Standing in front of these iconic figurative sculptures, we are reminded of Black people’s struggles to freedom. Likewise, they are intended to catalyse an appreciation for how far Black people have come from the sugar trade and diamond rush era to today’s contemporary time period. The monuments intentionally raise the question of their value within today’s popular culture and draw attention to equality in all spheres of life as a fundamental to building a better future for all.