About The Work
This edition has been produced exclusively by Lubaina Himid to support Chisenhale Gallery’s commissions and public programming.
The Men in Drawers series of works are very dear to the artist. In her ongoing probing of the Western pictorial tradition, she actively counters the omission of Black people from art historical narratives. Drawn from actual wooden drawers used in an installation by fellow artist Susan Walsh, Himid first repurposed those found objects as supports for a series of vivid painted portraits. Now re-imagined in high gloss monochrome, she invites us once again to revel in the chance encounter, surprising us with depictions of Black men seen from above in drawer bases, held there to be remembered.
In the artist’s own words, ‘They represent and in some way commemorate the lost lives, hidden histories and conveniently forgotten achievements of ordinary people.’
With who was lost now found, Himid celebrates the radiant selves of everyday people.
About Lubaina Himid
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Gloss Enamel Silkscreen on Saunders Waterford 638 gsm
20.20 x 28.46 in
51.3 x 72.3 cm
This work is signed by the artist on verso.
About The Work
This edition has been produced exclusively by Lubaina Himid to support Chisenhale Gallery’s commissions and public programming.
The Men in Drawers series of works are very dear to the artist. In her ongoing probing of the Western pictorial tradition, she actively counters the omission of Black people from art historical narratives. Drawn from actual wooden drawers used in an installation by fellow artist Susan Walsh, Himid first repurposed those found objects as supports for a series of vivid painted portraits. Now re-imagined in high gloss monochrome, she invites us once again to revel in the chance encounter, surprising us with depictions of Black men seen from above in drawer bases, held there to be remembered.
In the artist’s own words, ‘They represent and in some way commemorate the lost lives, hidden histories and conveniently forgotten achievements of ordinary people.’
With who was lost now found, Himid celebrates the radiant selves of everyday people.
About Lubaina Himid
From The Magazine
- Interviews & Features: Magnus Resch picks the Artspace editions that would look great on any wall
- Interviews & Features: Dana Schutz launches new Phaidon & Artspace edition, Line Painter, 2023
- Interviews & Features: Artspace Editions are on show at Christie's this month
- Interviews & Features: Dana Schutz's Really Great Year
- Interviews & Features: Cecily Brown's Really Great Year
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