Stone Soup: Works by Eustace Mamba

Event Description

On view March 28, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Pay-As-You-Wish Opening Reception: Friday, March 28, 2025; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Tour & Talk: Tuesday, April 1, 2025; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Eustace Mamba‘s artistic practice delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and history, with a particular focus on the Black experience in America. His multidisciplinary approach spans painting, collage, street photography, and mixed-media installations, with an emphasis on sewing as a storytelling tool. This technique allows Mamba to transform materials into vibrant, layered compositions that reflect both personal and collective struggles, as well as moments of harmony.

Mamba’s education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has been instrumental in shaping his artistic vision. He earned both a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the institution, grounding his work in a profound exploration of recognition, representation, and belonging for Black people in America—issues that remain deeply relevant in both historical and contemporary contexts.

His work often merges visual elements that contrast historical figures and events from Black history with imagery of contemporary Black life, particularly as it unfolds in East Coast cities like Philadelphia and New York. This blending of past and present creates a narrative space where viewers are invited to reflect on the complexities of race and identity across time.

Mamba’s art has garnered recognition in prestigious collections, including the Woodmere Art Museum, the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Through his innovative use of materials and concepts, Mamba continues to spark critical conversations about the cultural richness and resilience of Black communities, while expanding the role of contemporary art in driving social change.