Southern Guild's Final LA Show 'Driftwork' Explores Diasporic Memory
Southern Guild presented 'Driftwork,' its final exhibition in Los Angeles, curated by Essence Harden. This event showcased the creativity of 11 artists from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Afro-diaspora, including notable names like Zalika Azim, Jasmine Thomas-Girvan, Sandra Brewster, and Wura-Natasha Ogunji. The exhibition delved into the theme of memory using diverse materials like textiles, photography, and rope. Standout works included Azim's impressive 23-foot 'Ascension Device II' made with double-dutch ropes, and Thomas-Girvan's 'Revisiting Belisario,' which featured figures made from PVC and charred wood. Harden noted that this exhibition symbolizes an ongoing journey, while Southern Guild maintains its presence in Cape Town.
Key facts
- Southern Guild's final Los Angeles exhibition is titled 'Driftwork'.
- Curated by Essence Harden.
- Features 11 African, Caribbean, and Afro-diasporic artists.
- Zalika Azim's 'Ascension Device II' spans nearly 23 feet with double-dutch ropes.
- Jasmine Thomas-Girvan's 'Revisiting Belisario' series uses PVC and burnt wood.
- Shaniqwa Jarvis's 'Don't Forget Us' includes a three-generation family heirloom dresser.
- Wura-Natasha Ogunji's 'The Atlantic The Atlantic' measures 80 x 120 inches on tracing paper.
- The exhibition draws on Édouard Glissant's 'Poetics of Relation'.
Entities
Artists
- Zalika Azim
- Jasmine Thomas-Girvan
- Sandra Brewster
- Janiva Ellis
- Sidony O'Neal
- Anique Jordan
- Shaniqwa Jarvis
- Wura-Natasha Ogunji
- Essence Harden
- Édouard Glissant
Institutions
- Southern Guild
- Carla
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Cape Town
- South Africa