Austin Martin White
nightshade(ochinggõmbo), 2024
3m reflective fabric, graphite, pigment, rubber, acrylic, vinyl and screen mesh
127.4 x 101.6 cm
50.2 x 40 inches
50.2 x 40 inches
B-AMWHITE-.24-0001
Austin Martin White’s 'nightshade(ochinggõmbo)' focuses on the historical significance of the okra plant, specifically showcasing its flower and fruit. The artist draws upon the historical context of the okra plant,...
Austin Martin White’s "nightshade(ochinggõmbo)" focuses on the historical significance of the okra plant, specifically showcasing its flower and fruit. The artist draws upon the historical context of the okra plant, with its origins in West Africa. Introduced to Europe during the Umayyad conquest of Hispania, it spread around the Mediterranean and into the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade by the mid-17th century.