"Bounty, the artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen's latest monograph, excavates the word's dual meanings. Published by Mack Books and designed by Irma Boom, the book features vibrant photographs of Grenada's flora taken by McQueen in the summer of 2024."
"Lurking within Grenada's idyllic beauty is a legacy of colonial extraction and violence. The island's bountiful nature made it ripe for centuries of exploitation."
"The British transported thousands of enslaved Africans to Grenada in order to support the cultivation of sugar. Both the French and British transformed the island's flora, bringing with them cocoa, coffee, and nutmeg."
Bounty is a monograph by artist Steve McQueen that examines the dual meanings of the word 'bounty.' It features photographs of Grenada's flora, highlighting its beauty while acknowledging the island's colonial past. The book includes poems by Derek Walcott and Dionne Brand. McQueen's inspiration stemmed from attending the Chelsea Flower Show in 2023, which prompted reflections on the colonial implications of English gardens. Grenada's lush nature has a history of exploitation, marked by the extermination of native peoples and the transatlantic slave trade.
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