Swarm, Africa by Redruth Fine Artist Lindsey Keates
100x70 boxed canvas
“Silent Suffering: The Golden Giraffes of Africa”.
In a haunting exploration of colonial legacy and ecological imbalance, this series captures the majestic golden giraffes of Africa, an emblem of beauty and resilience, now besieged by swarms of flies—nature’s ominous harbingers of famine and destitution. This stark imagery reflects the historical exploitation of African resources by Western powers, particularly Germany's colonial endeavours in Namibia, leaving scars that echo through generations.
The giraffes, once symbols of grace, are enveloped in chaos, a poignant commentary on the enduring impact of colonial greed. The flies swarm relentlessly, representing not only the physical toll of degradation but also the moral plague of injustice that has afflicted the continent. This artwork calls on viewers to contemplate the scales of justice—imbalanced for too long—and to advocate for reparation and restoration.
Through vibrant colors and jarring contrasts, the artist challenges us to envision a future where the beauty of Africa thrives unencumbered by the weight of exploitation, and where the scales finally tip towards justice and healing for its people and landscapes.
100x70 boxed canvas
“Silent Suffering: The Golden Giraffes of Africa”.
In a haunting exploration of colonial legacy and ecological imbalance, this series captures the majestic golden giraffes of Africa, an emblem of beauty and resilience, now besieged by swarms of flies—nature’s ominous harbingers of famine and destitution. This stark imagery reflects the historical exploitation of African resources by Western powers, particularly Germany's colonial endeavours in Namibia, leaving scars that echo through generations.
The giraffes, once symbols of grace, are enveloped in chaos, a poignant commentary on the enduring impact of colonial greed. The flies swarm relentlessly, representing not only the physical toll of degradation but also the moral plague of injustice that has afflicted the continent. This artwork calls on viewers to contemplate the scales of justice—imbalanced for too long—and to advocate for reparation and restoration.
Through vibrant colors and jarring contrasts, the artist challenges us to envision a future where the beauty of Africa thrives unencumbered by the weight of exploitation, and where the scales finally tip towards justice and healing for its people and landscapes.
100x70 boxed canvas
“Silent Suffering: The Golden Giraffes of Africa”.
In a haunting exploration of colonial legacy and ecological imbalance, this series captures the majestic golden giraffes of Africa, an emblem of beauty and resilience, now besieged by swarms of flies—nature’s ominous harbingers of famine and destitution. This stark imagery reflects the historical exploitation of African resources by Western powers, particularly Germany's colonial endeavours in Namibia, leaving scars that echo through generations.
The giraffes, once symbols of grace, are enveloped in chaos, a poignant commentary on the enduring impact of colonial greed. The flies swarm relentlessly, representing not only the physical toll of degradation but also the moral plague of injustice that has afflicted the continent. This artwork calls on viewers to contemplate the scales of justice—imbalanced for too long—and to advocate for reparation and restoration.
Through vibrant colors and jarring contrasts, the artist challenges us to envision a future where the beauty of Africa thrives unencumbered by the weight of exploitation, and where the scales finally tip towards justice and healing for its people and landscapes.