A colourful globe sculpture has been installed at the University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens this week that forms part of a new trail across the city of Bristol, inviting the public to explore the UK’s relationship with the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans and its impact on society.
The Bristol trail is one of ten held in seven UK cities as part of a project called The World Reimagined. The globes – which have all been individually designed by artists – will be on display to the public until 31 October.
The thought-provoking art installation at the University of Bristol has been created by local artist Emma Blake Morsi and is called Maize & Grace. It responds to the ‘Mother Africa’ theme and tells the courageous untold stories of African environmental heroes and sovereignty guardians.
Emma said: “Inspired by the eclectic aesthetics, textures and history of the continent, I’ve incorporated my ‘Naturtraits’ style, which distinctly illustrates the connection between humans and nature through collaged silhouettes.
“Each section brings to life…
