
Awol Erizku Ethiopian-American, b. 1988
Quantum Serendipity (02), 2024
Dice in plexi box
15.6 x 25.1 x 2.5 cm. (6 1/8 x 9 7/8 x 1 in.)
Copyright The Artist
Further images
In these three wall-based sculptures titled Quantum Serendipity 1, 2, and 3, Erizku arranges dice in the red, black, and green of the Pan-African flag, inside a plexi box, expanding...
In these three wall-based sculptures titled Quantum Serendipity 1, 2, and 3, Erizku arranges dice in the red, black, and green of the Pan-African flag, inside a plexi box, expanding the conversation around identity, fate, and self-determination that resonates throughout the exhibition. The dice, a recurring motif in Erizku’s work, becomes a symbol for the role of chance in shaping identity and heritage, invoking questions around agency and inherited destiny.
The colours of the Pan-African flag embedded suggest a strong cultural foundation, yet the dice themselves are emblems of risk and unpredictability. This powerful duality gestures toward the broader complexities of the African diaspora, where identity is both deeply rooted and subject to external forces. Erizku’s Quantum Serendipity implies that while identity can be shaped by the forces of history and circumstance, it is also something to be played with, questioned, and redefined. The dice serve as a commentary on identity formation, allowing the viewer to reflect on how heritage, culture, and selfhood are negotiated within the landscape of global culture.
The colours of the Pan-African flag embedded suggest a strong cultural foundation, yet the dice themselves are emblems of risk and unpredictability. This powerful duality gestures toward the broader complexities of the African diaspora, where identity is both deeply rooted and subject to external forces. Erizku’s Quantum Serendipity implies that while identity can be shaped by the forces of history and circumstance, it is also something to be played with, questioned, and redefined. The dice serve as a commentary on identity formation, allowing the viewer to reflect on how heritage, culture, and selfhood are negotiated within the landscape of global culture.
14
of
14