Jane B Graham
Ghana
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Jane B Graham Ghana |
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In the summer of 2007, the artist received a humanitarian grant from the Stanwich School to teach in Ghana, West Africa. While teaching and traveling in Ghana, she was struck by not only the kindness and generosity of the people she met, but also their strength and grace. Loosely based on photographs and memories of Ghana, the 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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