OSHUN’S GROVE:
IN THE COMPANY OF MY SISTERS
Oshun’s Grove, a public art installation at the Africatown Heritage House, is a testament to community collaboration and healing. Commissioned by the Society of Clotilda, , the monument was designed through a series of community conversations and features two stone benches facing each other, inviting intimate dialogue and reflection.
The process of naming and design evolved from "Oshun Grove" to "In the Company of My Sisters," embodying the collective aspirations of the community. This project was inspired by the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe, following the Society’s concerns about mental health struggles and domestic violence affecting Black women in Mobile, Alabama. The Kinfolk Effect, commissioned for the project, created a space for sacred conversations, fostering connection and support. Oshun’s Grove stands as a powerful symbol of community, resilience, and the importance of mental health advocacy.
See images of the work in progress below.
