“Union Black” is a work created by Chris Ofili in 2003 as part of the Neo-Expressionism art movement and belongs to the design genre. This artwork is a part of the “Within Reach (2003)” series.
The artwork depicted is a flag containing the recognizable pattern of the Union Jack. However, it is uniquely re-envisioned with a bold color scheme of red, black, and green, replacing the traditional red, white, and blue. The flag waves against a clear blue sky, drawing attention to the striking and purposeful alteration of its colors. This transformation challenges and reinterprets historical and cultural symbols, embodying a deeper narrative within its visual simplicity.
