Chandelier Mori: Speak Of Me As I Am — Frederick E. Wilson Iii

Chandelier Mori: Speak of Me as I Am

Explore 'Chandelier Mori: Speak of Me as I Am' by Frederick E. Wilson III – a haunting Venetian-inspired installation blending history, sadness & personal reflection. A unique photographic artwork.


frederick e. wilson iii (1954)

Explore the powerful social commentary of Frederick E. Wilson III's art. Challenging colonial narratives & celebrating diverse heritage through layered paintings & mixed media.

High Museum of Art (Atlanta, United States of America)

The High Museum of Art stands as a beacon illuminating Atlanta’s artistic landscape, boasting an impressive collection encompassing 19th-century American decorative arts alongside groundbreaking contemporary art. Its striking white enamel facade and innovative roof system create a serene backdrop for experiencing art history and fostering community engagement.

Fred Wilson has been referred to by art historian Jennifer Gonzalez as a “Foucauldian archaeologist” who has systematically engaged in “unearthing objects that reveal hidden histories.” In Chandelier Mori: Speak of Me as I Am, created for the U. S. Pavilion at the 2003 Venice Biennale, Wilson refers to the exotic role of Africans in Venice during the Renaissance. The chandelier is made from Murano glass, which here represents Venetian history of class privilege, tradition, and race relations. Wilson’s installation also speaks to personal themes of sadness and regret, memory and trauma, and pain and fear.