Hew Locke’s The Procession, a new large-scale installation, was revealed on 22nd March at Tate Britain. Colourful, miscellaneous figures from children, pregnant women to skeletons and goddesses are marching all together and occupying the Duveen Galleries. As walking along this surreal parade, audiences follow the history of civilisation and discover the stories of each figure.
The Procession carries historical evidence of trade, empire and colonialism. At the same time, it reflects the current and future world facing environmental and humanitarian crises and social disparities behind affluent modernity.
Sedition had a conversation with Hew Locke about inspiration and experiences with The Procession and how he combines past, present and the future with art practices.