Did you know that collard greens, a staple in Southern cooking, have deep roots in Africa? Transported to America during the transatlantic trade, they became a vital part of Lowcountry Gullah culture.
-AfricaN American Maritime History
Artist Mahoganee Amiger beautifully captures this historical journey in her collages that record this rich heritage, reminding us that food is not just nourishment, but a tapestry of culture and history. #CollardGreens #GullahCulture #Mahoganee #AfricanHeritage #africanamericanmaritimehistory
#Gullah #Geechee #Indigenous #GullahArt #IndigenousArt #SouthCarolina #Creative #CreativePlacemaking #BlackArtists #BlackCreatives #BlackMusicians #BlackMusic #IndigenousMusic #Wada #CarolinaGold #Water #Ocean #GullahGeecheeSanctuary #GullahGeecheeOasis #AfroFuturism #FolkMusic
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Photography
Poetry
Mixed Media: Collage
Digital Design
24x36 on SheetMetal
Please take a moment and listen to the song attached to this blog for it is the magic my husband and I created about Collards, Culture and Creativity.
Song Title:Collard Green Crown
Written/Performed/Arranged by:
Mahoganee Amiger
Composed/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by
Andre Amiger aka Mr. BounceBack
