The artwork titled “As We See You. Dreams of Jand” was created by Njideka Akunyili Crosby in 2017. It belongs to the Postcolonial art movement and is classified under the genre of interior art.
The artwork depicts a complex and layered interior scene, meticulously capturing a variety of objects and visual elements that appear to form a personal vignette. The setting includes a collection of both modern and nostalgic items: a record with a photograph of a person in a red jacket, an array of kitchen items including a pink pitcher, a mug, canned goods, a plate, and an electric appliance. These elements are placed on a green surface, with the backdrop featuring a large poster and a collage of photographs and clippings. The combination of these elements conveys a rich narrative interwoven with themes of memory, identity, and cultural hybridity. The detailed and vibrant composition invites viewers to explore the intersections of personal and collective histories within a domestic environment.
