The Courage Of Our Convictions - Original Art Painting
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Specifications:
- Original Art
- Size: 110cm (h) x 80cm (w) cm
- Material: Ink, pigment and oil paint on heavy natural hand made paper
- Finish: Framed or Unframed
- Commission of a similar piece possible, see options below.
- Fine Art Prints
- Limited Edition Prints Of 25
- Print Size: 90cm(h) x 60cm (w)
- Fine Art Print on high quality etching paper
- Signed
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Framed options
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Description:
Being of Ghanaian decent, the Kente cloth holds special significance to me. It's a traditional Ghanaian fabric with rich history, originally commissioned for royalty, it is now the main symbol of African culture. Seeing my mum dressed in vibrant Kente cloth for special occasions brings back fond childhood memories. For me, red is the standout colour in kente fabrics, and I really wanted to capture its boldness and richness in this abstract work without replicating the cloth or design itself.
I’ve played around with different shades and layering techniques to give the work depth. I like to think of the markings in the background as whispers of instruction and encouragement from the ancestors. We all have our own cloths - of familiarity, comfort and family value, we hand them down to our children.
Here's to all of us summoning the courage of our convictions and living as authentically as we possibly can.
