Jelly Mould Pavilions 27 March - 6 June 2010 'Jelly Mould
Pavilions' is a quirky yet thought provoking exhibition by
artist Lubaina Himid. The exhibition explores the challenges of
commemorating the ongoing contribution of the people of the
African diaspora to the history, culture and fabric of
Liverpool. 'Jelly Mould Pavilions' features 30 hand-painted
Victorian ceramic jelly moulds and 14 prints. The illustrations
on the jelly moulds are inspired by influential Black figures
such as Martin Luther King, William Still and Dred Scott, all
strong and unique figures in the civil rights movement.
Lubaina's inspiration also comes from brightly coloured textile
patterns from all over the African continent. Although these
jelly mould monuments may never be built, their purpose is to
encourage visitors to ask questions about the city's history,
how we can celebrate and commemorate the Black community or
whether we do this already. Lubaina chose Victorian jelly moulds
as they symbolise the African diaspora's link to t