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the summer of 2007, I received a humanitarian grant from the Stanwich School to teach in Ghana, West Africa. I have since
made four additional trips to Ghana to design batik fabric for the fair trade organization Global Mamas. While designing,
teaching and traveling in Ghana, I am always struck by both the kindness and generosity of the people as well as their strength
and grace. Loosely based on photographs and memories of Ghana, these mixed media pieces depict colorfully dressed Ghanaians
going about their daily lives collecting water and driftwood, fishing, or shopping at the local provision store. To give the
works the aura of a fairy tale, various creatures including fish, goats, monkeys, snakes, and birds are included in
the compositions. The castles, that also dot Ghana's coastline, are integrated in various ways in many of the compositions.
With little attention paid to perspective and sea creatures clearly visible in the distant ocean, there is a hint that all
is not as it appears. For a larger view click on the image.
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| Photographs of Ghana |
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| Setting Nets, Cape Coast 28x17 |
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| Women's Work 48x28 |
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| Two Girls 18x24 |
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| Sea Never Dry 24x20 |
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| Walking 24X20 |
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| Sand Castles 24x20 |
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| The Lord Is My Shepherd Spot 30X20 |
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| Bless Them All 20x17 |
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| Setting Nets, Butre Beach 24x20 |
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