Eustace Mamba
My interdisciplinary practice, which branches from painting into experimental
design, sculpture, and digital media, is rich with autobiographical associations
to my experience as a first born, first generation child of Antiguan immigrants.
The artwork is an extension of my obsessive need to record complex
contemporary thoughts and issues through simple expressions. Jute rope,
cigarette cartons, and paint chips take on a new world of symbolic meanings,
inspired by both unconscious and meticulously researched ideas.
I insert images, stories, and information pertinent to fostering stronger
communities into my art, while actively resisting colonial ideals and
expectations of fine art. As an artist, I strive to create a world that is less
intimidating and more accessible to—and reflective of—people who have
historically been unfairly represented in the fine arts. I have seen how art
can be a tool for healing and community building, and I continue to find ways
to use my experience as an art designer for a Philadelphia-based, Black HIV/
AIDS organization to inspire and impact the images I create today.