Yinka Shonibare, VICTORIAN COUPLE, 1999. Wax-printed cotton textile, L: 60" × 36" × 36"; R: 60" × 24" × 24".
Yinka Shonibare's creation of hybrid clothes for costumed figures, such as Victorian Couple, plays with __________.
A. the complexities of representing historical eras with accuracy
B. tensions between synthetic and sustainable materials, such as cotton and natural dyes
C. false notions of African cultural identity and "authenticity" in the marketplace
D. gender stereotyping through dress