Hew Locke's installation,"The Procession," was commissioned by Tate Britain in 2022. It's not on view at the ICA's Watershed in East Boston.
A cluster of child-like musicians clasping red drums lead the march, followed by militaristic soldiers, proudly seated on horseback, hair adorned with hanging flowers. Further down, towering forms on stilts appear, while others bear flags and banners, gesturing towards political liberation and independence.
The work portrays individuals who are all living with the consequences of the past, as seen through symbols including medals from the Anglo-Afghan Wars and the East African campaign. They are shaped by experiences, while simultaneously subverting them. The exhibit was originally commissioned by the Tate Britain, and its arrival at the ICA Watershed marks its debut in the United States. Drawing heavily from Locke’s upbringing in Guyana and experiences abroad, the show speaks to patterns of migration and the impact of colonialism. Guyana was occupied by the Dutch in 1616 and became a site of slavery, filled with plantations. Later falling into French hands and then unified by the British in 1831, Guyana has a history of subjugation.
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