Mouvement N° 39

2004
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Acrylic on canvas
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190x250cm
Tier 3
Body & Soul
© Owusu-Ankomah
Various symbols that appear to be influenced by different writing systems, icons, and possibly cultural emblems.

Some symbols resemble characters from written languages, such as Asian scripts, while others look like they could be derived from Adinkra symbols of West Africa or other indigenous iconographies. The monochromatic color scheme suggests a focus on the form and design of each symbol, rather than on color or texture.These symbols might serve multiple purposes, such as communicating concepts, representing cultural identities, or as decorative elements. They can be seen as a celebration of the diversity and richness of different languages and symbols across cultures, potentially conveying messages of unity or the interconnectedness of human societies.In the center, there appears to be a figure that stands out from the rest of the symbols. It might be included to give a sense of scale, narrative, or to represent the human element amidst these diverse symbols.

Owusu-Ankomah

Ghana
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1956

Owusu-Ankomah

Ghana
.
1956
Owusu-Ankomah