Visit the North Carolina Museum of Art to experience Reconstructing the Primordial House, a captivating multimedia installation by Rainbow Serpent that delves into West African creation myths from Dogon and Igbo historical contexts. This exhibition presents a mythical reconstruction of Obi Mbu, the Primordial House of Igbo cosmology, symbolizing the Primordial Androgynous Blackness of space in its pure state of monolithic harmony. At the heart of the installation is a stunning 25ft x 16ft projection of the film Obi Mbu (The Primordial House), co-directed by Mikael Owunna and Marques Redd, which explores the mysteries of a pillared chamber at the center of this cosmic house. Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound beauty and wisdom of ancient African cosmology.
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