DREAD SCOTT | “GODDAM”

In the 20th century, Nina Simone performed protest songs named Mississippi Goddam, and Four Women. Drawing inspiration from the songs, Dread Scott’s Goddam consisting of four pieces namely, Goddam, Four Women, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free, and Pirate Jenny has been on exhibition since April 28, 2023 and will run till June 24, 2023 at Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York. Simone’s songs capture the bitter truth of the society, that is, white supremacy and patriarchy have been dictating the world for the longest time and still affect us massively. Even though decades have passed, these songs are still relevant to this day and Scott manages to portray that skillfully and artistically via screen print on canvas.