Divine Southgate-Smith
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.This organic sculpture features a captivating blend of earthy tones and fluid, sinuous curves. The composition showcases the natural contours and textures of the material, creating a sensual, undulating form that evokes the human body. The artist's skilled handling of the medium results in a captivating play of light and shadow, drawing the viewer's attention to the inherent beauty and expressiveness of the material itself. This piece serves as a reflection on the interconnectedness of nature and the human experience, inviting the audience to engage with the artwork on a profound, visceral level. ...
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Divine Southgate-Smith
1995 , TogoleseBritish multidisciplinary artist Divine Southgate-Smith works across a wide breadth of media, incorporating installation, performance, sound, sculpture, text, film, spoken word, furniture design, and 3D rendering into her practice. Her work serves as a route through which to examine and rework representations of Black, queer, and female bodies and their experiences. In her hypothetical spaces, her subject matter is recontextualised and decontextualised, hidden and revealed, given a voice, or silenced. Southgate-Smith invites us to take the time to consider the power dynamics at play within visual media and how oppression and empowerment, and social and political standing interrelate. When approaching art production, she is not restrained by media specificity; she weaves disciplines together to provide a framework for articulating complex narratives. Southgate-Smith’s practice is heavily grounded in research, drawing inspiration from literature, archives, intersectionality, and music as her starting points. Her diverse range of media allows her to explore these themes in depth, utilising each form to add layers of meaning to her work. ...
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