There is a lot to be said about this exhibit. Since the images of the larger than life sugar sphinx hit social media back in early May it has been the "it" hot topic of discussion; well at least in my gamine world…
The creator, Kara Walker, critically known to produce works that explores race, gender, sexuality, violence and identity; decided to tie all of them into one with her most recent masterpiece, titled “A Subtlety”, which is commissioned by public art projects group Creative Time.
The exhibit, located in the soon to be demolished Domino Sugar factory, since it’s début has incited a plethora of thought papers, tweets, #hashtags and retrospective pieces in appreciation and disgust of how the sugar mama and her babies are sometimes victims of fascination and exploitation. In my opinion the exhibit definitely shows how art imitates life and brings it back to the original purpose and meaning of this work as it intends to reflect history.
If you are in the New York area and have not had a chance to check it out yet head on over to Williamsburg before July 6th. It's really a treat. Pun intended. ;)