Sea Goddesses, Serge Jolimeau

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Serge Jolimeau, Sea Goddesses
Serge Jolimeau, Sea Goddesses
Serge Jolimeau
Sea Goddesses
1972–1976
Serge Jolimeau
born 1952
Sea Goddesses, 1972–1976
Where object was made: Haiti
Material/technique: recycled steel oil drum
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 153 x 153 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 60 1/4 x 60 1/4 in
Credit line: Mary Lou Vansant Hughes Collection
Accession number: 2011.0284
On display: Loo Gallery
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Displacement
These sea goddesses may reference Erzulie, a Voudou lwa (spirit) associated with water, love, and femininity. They could also represent Mami Wata, a water spirit venerated in parts of Africa and in the African diaspora in the Americas. As Serge Jolimeau transforms a steel drum once used to transport oil or other products into a work of art, the art from diasporas transforms inspiration from many global religions and cultures to create something new.
Displacement
These sea goddesses may reference Erzulie, a Voudou lwa (spirit) associated with water, love, and femininity. They could also represent Mami Wata, a water spirit venerated in parts of Africa and in the African diaspora in the Americas. As Serge Jolimeau transforms a steel drum once used to transport oil or other products into a work of art, the art from diasporas transforms inspiration from many global religions and cultures to create something new.

Exhibitions

Displacement
2022–2027
Haitian Art from the Hughes Collection
Sean Barker, curator
Amanda Martin-Hamon, curator
2007