Nigerian textile and mixed media artist Yinka Shonibare MBE creates masterpieces from African wax fabrics. Many of the installations he creates replicate famous paintings or everyday situations from colonial times. His work features masterpieces which contain the 2 worlds. His website address is http://www.yinkashonibarembe.com/.
One of my favourite pieces is 'Double Dutch' http://www.yinkashonibarembe.com/artwork/painting/?image_id=77 which shows a series of squares covered in wax cloth mounted on a background. This shows a range of patterns which are available in this wax fabric. Many of Shonibare's pieces include mannequins and these are clothed in colonial style cloth
One of my favourite pieces is 'Double Dutch' http://www.yinkashonibarembe.com/artwork/painting/?image_id=77 which shows a series of squares covered in wax cloth mounted on a background. This shows a range of patterns which are available in this wax fabric. Many of Shonibare's pieces include mannequins and these are clothed in colonial style cloth