[no title] 1999 - 2000

Editor: This print by Chris Ofili presents a vibrant orange figure against a pale background. The figure's pose and expression feel simultaneously powerful and enigmatic. How do you interpret this work within the context of Ofili's broader artistic practice? Curator: Ofili’s work often engages with questions of identity and representation. Consider the historical context of displaying Black figures in art. How might this image challenge or subvert traditional power dynamics within art institutions and their representation of marginalized communities? Editor: That's a great point. It definitely makes me think about the gaze and who is doing the looking. Curator: Exactly. By confronting these issues, Ofili prompts a crucial dialogue about the politics of imagery and the public role of art. It offers a fresh perspective. Editor: I hadn't thought of it in those terms. Thanks for helping me understand.