Magdalene Odundo @ Houghton Hall, Norfolk

Dame Magdalene Odundo’s artistry is renowned for its fusion of historical and contemporary influences, exploring themes of diasporic identity and the symbolic significance of objects. Throughout the exhibition, Odundo’s handcrafted sculptures, often evocative of the human form, are strategically placed to accentuate their diverse cultural references. A centrepiece of the display is a monumental ceramic sculpture, created using historic Wedgwood moulds, which poignantly addresses themes of slavery and contemporary activism.    Additionally, there is Odundo’s mesmerizing glass installation, “Metamorphosis and Transformation,” an evocative tribute to ancient Egyptian artefacts and narratives of migration.