Locke’s “Odyssey” Flotilla crosses global colonial history and current affairs – Huge
Through a multidisciplinary approach to painting, photography, sculpture and installation, British artist Hew Locke Obe Ra asked about “the language of colonial and postcolonial forces, as well as symbols of different cultural assumptions and assertion of identity,” said P.P.P.o.W, which will introduce a series of artists’ onboard engraving libraries.
Locke has long been interested in a long tradition and the historical scope associated with the vessels. For those who are at sea (2011), for example, he merged 70 model ships that seemed to float in a colorful, eclectic fleet when hung from the ceiling. The artist combines customized models with ships starting from scratch, representing different styles used around the world. “There is no crew visible, and the ship itself is a symbol of crew and passengers,” a statement said.
Locke’s eight new ships Odyssey The series will travel through the booth of P·P·o·W at the opening ceremony of the Art Fair on June 19. Representing a variety of styles, from wooden gun boats and fearless boats to fishing boats and yachts, Locke adds colored details such as flags, painting patterns, painting patterns, spotted sails, and onboard equipment.
He invites us to see countless connections with ships as symbols of fishing boats, commuter ferries, military fleets, leisure parades, and power, exploration, colonization, colonization, global conflict and immigration. As people continue to struggle in the open sea in search of a better life, crowding on boats and embarking on dangerous and even deadly voyages, maritime history converges with today’s events and global socio-political realities.
Locke often blends historical material with a strong interest in current events through juxtaposition or modification, especially focusing on Britain, the monarchy and Guyana in his childhood,” said P.P.o.W.
Historically, sailors have also been known for their inherent risks in their occupation, and they have invested a lot of stocks in the omen. For example Souvenirs Mori This brings the work to a premonition.
Basel artworks are held in Basel, Switzerland from June 19 to 22. Starting in September 2025, a title goods In London’s King Edward Memorial Park, inspiration will be drawn from the site’s commercial and dock community history. and the largest solo survey of artists’ works to date Hew Locke: channel, Continued at Yale University’s British Art Centre until January 11, 2026.
