A Great Alive

Fabienne Lasserre

2012

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Sacrificed lamb on table with figure holding knife, doorframe with blood on lintel behind, angel above.
Large wooden dress form painted red and covered with a variety of objects including small painted canvases, trivets, spools, synthetic flowers, nails, gourds, bottles, and other.
Flag on pink satin depicts two green snakes wrapped around central post, known as the "poteau mitan" (the central post of a Vodou temple). Vines with dark pink and gold flowers and leaves flank the central motif, all against a circular background of gray sequins. Four corners of flag feature other ritual objects including cup, candle, rattle, and pouring container against light pink sequins. Border has black scallops with light blue beads. Central motif is associated with the "loa" Damballah.
A black and white photograph featuring a close-up view of building corners. The buildings appear as white and light gray colored geometric shapes against a back quadrilateral background.