Local Artist's Show Explores the Bitter with the Sweet

CB Smith-Dahl Thu, 18 Mar at 5:53pm
Sugar is a series of artworks on the theme of slavery

Sugar is a series of artworks on the theme of slavery

West Oakland artist Eesuu Orindide celebrated the first in a series of monthly open studios with the show "SUGAR, whose opening was well attended by artists and patrons. 

In a comprehensive array of work,  Eesuu explores the difficult legacy that sugar has had in the African diaspora. The pieces highlight sugar's connection to slavery, pleasure, and love. The artist's use of mixed media includes oil paintings, stencil and decoupage on plywood, and wood constructions adorned with a sugary glitter. 

The pieces are all available for sale, with prices starting at $100. The artist will donate half of the proceeds from the larger constructions "Haiti" and "Congo" to charities working in those countries. More information is available by emailing the artist directly at 16cowries@gmail.com. He can also be reached on Facebook.

 

About CB Smith-Dahl
CB Smith-Dahl (aka Ms. Smitty B) is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and educator who has always put the community at the center of her work. In 1997, she founded Community Bridge Video. As Oakland Local's Community Media Manager, she creates new media content for the site. Her work with Oakland Local Academy teaches and engages youth and community members and organizations in useful media skills.