Yinka Shonibare uses batik in costumed dioramas to explore race and colonialism, he also does painting, sculpture, photography, and film in work that shows cultural identity. He shows western civilization with its achievements and failures. At the same time, his sensitive use of his own challenges (physical disability)and he provides a perspective to show emotions and paradoxes of not only his examination of also of the individual and political power. His piece called "Black Gold II" really got my attention because when I look at it displayed and everything it seems as if the pieces really changes the space that it is installed into. It is very bold and would be the first thing that i notice. Yet, it has dark colors the piece is very vivid and is almost breathe taking. He is representing just one of the many other resources that muti-national corporations exploit especially in Africa for all the people that suffer and starve. Most of his work is a powerful subtle message. Looking at his work not only this piece but other ones as well, i don't walk away scratching my head or wondering "why" about his work. I like that his work is sharp and solid - it allows me with a fresh memory and to rethink about Africa and how often people forget about their past and present struggles.
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