Inspired by an artwork made for part 1 of the series The Epoch of Totalitarianism, artist Umar Rashid presents a limited edition T-shirt, titled Gone.... (2023).
The t-shirt references Rashid’s work on canvas, “Gone”, a popular opera by celebrated Frenglish soldier in the Americas, Butrus of Sindh, on the tragic romance of Harlem Carl, and Rhiannon, pretender to the Welsh throne. Set in New Amsterdam/New Frengland, this sad tale centers on two lovers from different racial, and socio-economic backgrounds fighting to thrive amidst a revolutionary conflict of unprecedented scale. Due to the opera’s popularity throughout the world, it is sometimes performed in blackface. Cue Zwarte Peet, Jolson, and Olivier. 1800.
Acrylic, and ink on canvas
182.9 x 182.9cm
72” x 72” in
2023
182.9 x 182.9cm
72” x 72” in
2023
The Epoch of Totalitarianism, Part 3 - The Civilized and Uncivilized Wars (See Power), 2025 is the currently on view in our London space until 17 January 2026.
