ANGISA:
A LANGUAGE
OF LIVING
Angisa: A Language of Living is a solo exhibition held at the Andrew Reed Gallery from July 11 to August 16, 2024. The exhibition explores the cultural history of Suriname, focusing on creolized cultures through painting, collage, photography, and installation. Inspired by his 2023 residency in Suriname with the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Institute, Tulloch examines the Angisa, a traditional Afro-Surinamese headkerchief, as a symbol of storytelling and cultural preservation.
The exhibition includes works that blend figures and natural landscapes, exploring themes of Marronage and masquerade as tools of survival and identity. Using cold wax, UV printing, and mixed media, Tulloch combines photographic archives with painterly techniques to create layered, dimensional works. Pieces like The Raft of Samaaka and Forest Teller reflect his personal relationships with Surinamese communities and explore connections between history, memory, and the natural world.
The gallery features decorative wood carvings, sublimation-printed tapestries, and hanging Angisas that highlight Suriname's Maroon heritage and Dutch colonial influences. The exhibition examines how landscapes, cultural memory, and shared histories shape identity and community.
www.andrewreedgallery.com/angisa-a-language-of-living
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(Images by Zachary Balber, courtesy of Andrew Reed Gallery)