Heritage, spirituality, mysticism, and the ways in which ancestral cultural practise is preserved throughout the African Diaspora are all explored in Renée Stout's multimedia work.
Hoodoo, Vodou, Santeria, and other African-based belief systems have influenced Stout's work.
Her works "promote self-examination, self-empowerment, and self-healing" through painting, assemblage, sculpture, photography, and installation.
Stout creates a machine that seems like it belongs in a 1950s laundromat or the rear of a juke joint with Root Dispenser.
Root Dispenser promises five "Highest Quality!" roots and herbs for only 50 cents each, making it a cost-effective choice for individuals seeking therapy or elements for their own conjure practise.
Botanical Illustration #3 (The Herbmaster, James Luna) is reminiscent of botanical illustrations from the 18th and 19th centuries that were used to identify plant anatomy and therapeutic characteristics.
Stout dedicates this work to Puyukitchum, Luiseo, Ipai, and Mexican-American performance artist James Luna.