British artist Hew Locke OBE RA utilizes a multidisciplinary art approach to explore the interplay of colonial and post-colonial power dynamics through boats. His upcoming show at Art Basel features new works from the Odyssey series, showcasing a variety of boats symbolizing fishing, military endeavors, and migration. Locke's pieces invite reflection on maritime history and its links to current global struggles, blending personal and historical narratives, while addressing themes of identity and cultural representation in his art.
Locke's art combines historical context with contemporary issues, highlighting the complex relationship between cultural identity, maritime traditions, and global socio-political realities.
The boats symbolize both the crew and passengers, reinforcing the connection between individual struggles and broader historical narratives of migration and power.
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