The artwork titled “LEISURE LADY WITH PUGS” is a sculpture created by Yinka Shonibare in 2001. It belongs to the Contemporary and Postcolonial art movements.
The sculpture presents a headless female figure dressed in elaborate, colorful, and intricately patterned attire, reminiscent of Victorian fashion but made with African textiles. The lady is depicted engaging in leisurely activity, holding a swanky cane, and accompanied by three lifelike pugs positioned around her. Each pug is sculpted with considerable attention to detail, capturing their distinctive features and expressions. Together, the elements of the sculpture form a rich commentary on themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural hybridity.
