Past, is mourning from MELA-9 series
Southgate-Smith, Divine
Life Story
The arching amber form of this artwork is suggestive of the fluid movement of wine pouring from two openings of the ceremonial cup and symbolises the flowing spiritual communication that connects different generations across time and space. Divine Southgate-Smith’s practice is informed by archival research; the artist worked in dialogue with the Sainsbury Centre’s collection to develop a body of work for the MELA-9 series, which investigated the connection between physical objects and African spiritualities.
Vanessa Tothill, 2024
Exhibitions
Power Plants: Intoxicants, Stimulants and Narcotics (Why do we take drugs? season), Sainsbury Centre, 14/09/25 - 02/02/25
Not on display
Title/Description: Past, is mourning from MELA-9 series
Born: 2023
Materials: Resin
Measurements: h. 320 x w. 210 x d. 150 mm
Accession Number: L.248
Copyright: © Divine Southgate-Smith
Credit Line: Courtesy the artist