Living Artists Contemporary Art Auction
Lot 287:
SHIPS FROM Ghana – Accra Adinkra Symbol is a traditional Ghanaian symbols that tells a story or history of past events and life of human nature activities.?This is a process of three different wooden block stamps, pressed onto the canvas repeatedly with acrylic paint. These symbols are?Okwantankye Atiko – Hair style of a war warriorEnkyimkyim – Twisting Fuduapa – Giving a helping handThis design concept can be use in the fabric-textiles industry, in the fashion and modeling agencies when sewn and worn like shirt, dress and even for interior decoration. ARTIST BIO A traditional contemporary artist whose work involves the use of water-based acrylic paints on cotton fabric and canvas. Her paintings are heavily inspired by the intricate patterns, design and cultural depth of Adinkra symbols, these symbols with their ancient origin and communicative power resonate deeply with her work, fueling her creative process. Her creative process involves utilizing carved wooden blocks or foam designs as stamps, a technique that allows to incorporate ancient symbols, intricate designs, geometric lines with brush strokes and shapes into her paintings.
Condition: Good, as in the images
Dimensions: 160 x 134 cm
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