2021 – …
On going research series : Do you hear the whispers ?
Have you ever heard the wind whisper in trees ?
Have you ever wondered if infinite ripples of the middle passage sweeten our tropical sea grapes ?
Those who are dead are not ever gone;
They are in the darkness that grows lighter
And in the darkness that grows darker.
The dead are not down in the earth;
They are in the trembling of the trees
In the groaning of the woods,
In the water that runs,
In the water that sleeps,
They are in the hut, they are in the crowd:
The dead are not dead.
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by Birago Diop
This poem captures the essence of the new directions in David’s work.
Original concept, photography & art direction : David Gumbs
Sewing, makeup, light assistant, model : Chamika Germain
Support & brainstorming : Georgette Gumbs