March 8 - April 20, 2024
From McLennon Pen Co. Gallery:
“McLennon Pen Co. Gallery is thrilled to announce a group show of paintings by artists from Ghana, including Selorm Amekorfia, Theresah Ankomah, Kwabena Fordjour, Salihu Mohammed, Daniel Tetteh Nartey, Amina-Toure, and Rufai Zakari.
I am grateful to Rufai Zakari and Amina-Toure, who together curated this show and introduced me to the other participating Ghanaian artists. As I have been listening, researching, and learning more about the practices of each participant in the show, it has been inspiring to see common themes such as female empowerment, vibrant color palettes, and the use of recycled materials. Several artists focus on capturing everyday life through contemporary portraiture, where confident subjects gaze directly at the viewer. Another common thread between this group of artists is that so many of them have had artistic mentors who took them under their wing in various ways, from welcoming them as trainees to hiring them as studio assistants. When I recently asked Zakari about this as a possible strength within the Accran artist community, his touching response was simple: “Yes, this is all cyclical.”
– Jill McLennon, founder of McLennon Pen Co. Gallery
The exhibition will run through April 20, 2024. We welcome you to inquire about available works and to make an appointment by emailing [email protected], or through our website.”
Reception: March 8, 2024 | 6–9 pm
2502 East 12th Street
Austin, 78702 Texas
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