Toko Heritage

Toko Heritage patchwork observes Caribbean history through the lens of various plants and culinary dishes from the multiple diasporas brought to the region through colonisation. Asian, African and European food cultures are combined into a melting pot to create new demonstrations of culture. This patchwork celebrates fruits, vegetables, and dishes that have been preserved and adapted over time through spaces like the Toko. Where else can you go and be instantly transported back into the diasporic communal memory? With this work, Suelae reflects on neighbourhood Toko’s and recognises them as a space that continues to keep culture alive, a space where one can always find a connection to home.