Description
Explore the transformative journey of Magdalene Odundo, an acclaimed Kenyan-British ceramicist, through the beautifully illustrated book capturing her postcolonial artistic experience. This 2025 release from Princeton University Press presents an intimate look into Odundo's innovative approach to ceramic artistry, which draws inspiration from diverse global traditions such as Greek, Chinese, Aztec, and African cultures. In this compelling narrative, art historian Sequoia Miller underscores the harmonious blend of cultural and ethnographic influences embedded in Odundo's evocative shapes. Each page invites readers to delve into the complex dialogues Odundo creates with her ceramics, revealing the nuanced interplay between her works and contemporary art trends. The book showcases not only Odundo’s renowned ceramic pieces but also provides a rare glimpse into her artistic process through detailed reproductions of prints and sketchbook drawings, marking their public debut. Coupled with an incisive foreword by Susan Jefferies and enlightening essays from contributors like Nehal El-Hadi, Elizabeth Harney, and Barbara Thompson, this comprehensive exploration enriches our understanding of modernism while shedding light on Odundo's unique position as a pioneering artist. Discover more than just art; discover a narrative of cultural identity, resilience, and the profound impact of postcolonial perspectives on contemporary ceramics.