Slave Ship America
Item
Title
Slave Ship America
Description
Two worn wooden boards form the front and back of the sculpture; they are supported by a base of two wider wooden boards. The white painted lettering on these boards read "SLAVE SHIP AMERICA." A metal bar that forms a T shape extends upward from the back board, and an oxidized chain hangs from from the bar. A small opening between the boards is filled with a variety of found objects including a a small plastic replica of the head of the Statue of Liberty, a small replica ship, a glass jar, and a rusted metal gear. Several objects sit on top of these boards, including a small replica of the head of the Statue of Liberty, a small replica ship, a glass jar, and a rusted metal gear. A red metal sign with white lettering is placed on the ground in front, partially obscured by grass and the passage of time. It reads "ATLANTIC OCEAN / MIDDLE PASSAGE / DIASPORA / TO THE AMERICAS 4 EUROPE / BURIAL WATERS OF MILLIONS / [indiscernible] OUR AFRICAN ANCESTORS / [bottom line indiscernible]." A white concrete human figure is placed to the left of the sculpture. Several feet to the left of the sculpture, a ceramic figure of a boy is bound by oxidized chains. Several feet to the right sits a gathering of plastic sharks and planks reading "Jaws." This assemblage is attached to "American Hut."
Subject
Assemblages (sculpture) See all items with this value
Slave Trade See all items with this value
Enslavement See all items with this value
Creator
Minter, Joe
Language
English
Type
Assemblages (sculpture) See all items with this value
Format
wooden board
found objects
painted wood