new threads

BY KOFI SETORDJI, KOFI AGORSOR, NII OBODAI, NICHOLAS KOWALSKI, CONSTANCE SWANKIER NYORNUWOFIA AGORSOR & NANA ANOFF

8TH OCTOBER TO 17TH NOVEMBER, 2016

Abstract Equations by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2016

Bright Day by Nyonuworfia Agorsor

Acrylic on strawboard, 38 x 29 cm, 2015

Chairman by Kofi Setordji

Acrylic on Canvas, 200 x 160 cm, 2010

Change the System by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2016

Collective Consciousness by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 120 x 120 cm, 2015

Entangle by Ncholas Kowalski

Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 2016

Exodus by Nana Anoff

Scrap Metal/Wood/Wire/Electronics, 57 inches H x 67 inches W, 2016

From Labadi 2 Lagos by Nana Anoff

Scrap Metal/Wood/Wire/Electronics, 37 x 36 inches, 2015

Hear No Evil by Kofi Setordji

Craft Paper on Metal Mesh, H 180 cm

Heritage by Nicholas Kowalski

Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40 inches, 2016

Horse Riders Study

Acrylic on Canvas, 200 x 160 cm, 2014

Line Up by Nicholas Kowalski

, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 2016

Mathematics Forest by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 96 x 97 cm, 2015

Maturity by Nyonuworfia Agorsor

Acrylic on Strawboard, 38 x 29cm, 2015.jpg

Mind of the Universe by Nyonuworfia Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 183 x 152 cm, 2015

My Captain by Nana Anoff

Scrap Metal/Wood/Wire/Electronics, 132 inches H x 61 inches W, 2015

One 4 All by Nana Anoff

Scrap Metal/Wood/Wire/Electronics, 33 x 40 inches, 2014

Organic Woman by Kofi Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 183 x 152 cm, 2015/2016

Peacock Mirror by Constance Swaniker

, Hand Painted Metal/Mirror, 65 inches diameter, 2013

Portraits As We Are - Portrait 16a by Nii Obodai

Photograph, 29.7 x 42 cm

Pretty Wings by Constance Swaniker

, Wire Mesh/Fabric, 53 inches H x 27 inches W, 2014

Problematic Solutions by Constance Swaniker

, Hand Painted Metal, 38.375 inches H x 28.5 inches W, 2011

See No Evil by Kofi Setordji

Craft Paper on Metal Mesh, H 180 cm

Solution by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

, Acrylic on Canvas, 120 x 120 cm, 2015

Speak No Evil by Kofi Setordji

Craft Paper on Metal Mesh, H 180 cm

Sunglasses by Kofi Setordji

Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2013.jpg

The Flower In A Woman by Kofi Agorsor

Acrylic on Canvas, 183 x 152 cm, 2015

The Gamblers by Nyornuwofia Agorsor

Acrylic on strawboard, 38 x 29 cm, 2015

The Stare by Kofi Setordji

Acylic on Jute, 200 x 195 cm, 2015

The Woman In The Mind

To and Fro by Nicholas Kowalski

Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 2016

Two Three Three by Nicholas Kowalski

Acrylic on Canvas, 55 x 35 inches, 2016

Untitled 1 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 3 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 4 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 5 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 6 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 7 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 9 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 10 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 11 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 12 by Kofi Agorsor

Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 13 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Untitled 14 by Kofi Agorsor

, Ink on a Chromochron Sheet

Unyielding Splendour by Nicholas Kowalski

Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 2016

Walk a Mile In My Shoes by Constance Swaniker

Hand Painted Mental/Rubber, 38 inches diameter, 2011

“New Threads” is an exhibition that brings together seven leading and emerging contemporary artists from Ghana showcasing 69 unique paintings on canvas and jute, sculptures and photographs. The exhibition is premised on a modern fabric of creativity woven within the context of an ancient loom of rich artistic ancestry, but presented in contemporary colors and expressions that address current global issues.

A recurring theme in the exhibition is the interwoven renewal of universal symbols through expressions of modernity. The artworks address frontline issues such as migration, environment, emancipation of the girl child, leadership and democracy.

Curator: Sandra Mbanefo Obiago (SMO Contemporary Art)

Supported by: UBS and Veuve Clicquot

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