tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203645233144146672024-02-28T15:42:23.407-08:00An unending adventure in Art Paintings by Indian artist
Manisha Vedpathak
Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-20405944312259613512023-07-03T22:45:00.001-07:002023-07-03T22:45:07.122-07:00"Mystical Mist"......mixed media by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> A<span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"> dense forest shrouded in a mystical mist, creating a serene and magical atmosphere.</span></p><p><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Birds freely flying and chirping around in this dense misty forest.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKgXQKlspT-jxCxc1VZMZr7bsAuQQJhdN0YqihzzrhkifLaZnnmUVnWTcH0fnA7Z1u7-emhpmEXwZWjmjKqW_joesk4oj9Z3_Xm1SEt8tK88VIJDS7a3QDdXK7N2kENNEESPeLtkUC86UulbC1wbnT2TehTDW02V2E5fzkJSi8J7zsf-F6jG9jAlfS_0/s3196/7300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3196" data-original-width="3166" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKgXQKlspT-jxCxc1VZMZr7bsAuQQJhdN0YqihzzrhkifLaZnnmUVnWTcH0fnA7Z1u7-emhpmEXwZWjmjKqW_joesk4oj9Z3_Xm1SEt8tK88VIJDS7a3QDdXK7N2kENNEESPeLtkUC86UulbC1wbnT2TehTDW02V2E5fzkJSi8J7zsf-F6jG9jAlfS_0/w396-h400/7300.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Mystical Mist", 35"x35", mixed media on canvas</div><br /><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-51888949198006595662023-06-20T22:45:00.002-07:002023-06-20T22:45:33.944-07:00Inspired by rustling trees....by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="2681" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTu0jMpmH6hPLaDyw-D-xMS7nd5aj7UeMnh_0UOUs2edkLzdKGlxizHGYPYAoBg6ZBjFcID2UXXNpR-rdHIIH-38hDsI4pZuXmDVdLDCcnGbfoaAk-WBgKlPd1Bes54SNjkN9DMgQlwO6D86G7dVO_jN416C3ivIi8VWCDmPfJozQtzUUlR1pV-j0PGxo/s320/20230531_094156.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My favorite thing to do in a moving car ( no, not while driving of course) is to capture rustling trees in my phone camera which become the subject of my art.</div>Do comment if you like these works.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NGIrVOK37zofkr0aV2pwBOm97Yg5muM3Q_zHEUeJ0ScbkE5ADew-ClQV8ZihK9XPp7G6moBnx06DqbLpmx8_tE1xPkxP6n40c-FAcLaOj2z0Iid7pxJLOu_W3J5CG3c5xJMOT3OnYImVkH-YPTmmBFhJsoiyjOhNiq67jBYDkxJbgdFunXjeVyJqeco/s2921/20230621_105536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /> I have been enjoying the process of painting my recent series. I use collaged papers on the canvas. I create shapes and forms around and in between these collaged pieces keeping my theme of Secret Garden in mind. Painting around creating shapes, covering shapes, excavating shapes to reveal new shapes. Its a meditative process. The interaction between these shapes is what I find most exciting. <div>I find myself having conversations with my works while its in process. I have loved the end results and I feel that the viewers will also enjoy these paintings.</div>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-25828782083438470712023-05-23T23:44:00.000-07:002023-05-23T23:44:14.908-07:00Printmanking workshop at Zapurza.....by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak <p> Zapurza is a museum of arts and culture situated in Pune, India. It has a beautiful campus spread over seven acres of land on the banks of Khadakwasla Dam, Pune. It houses 10 galleries/ display areas, workshop/activity area, beautiful auditorium and amphitheatre, a merchandise store and a restaurant serving local delicacies. </p><p>So in this beautiful campus, we had a printmaking workshop under the guidance of eminent artist Raju Sutar. Assisting him was artist Monali Pawaskar. We had amazing time for 3 days from 11am- 5pm. </p><p>We learned about Intaglio printmaking. Etching of the zinc plate, sketching on it. Soaking the plate in nitric acid , giving a uniform layer of black Japan paint , then comes the wiping and then printing.</p><p>Well , I dont intend to give all the details here, the above points were just to see if I remember all the steps. LOL.</p><p>Here are some of the pics of the workshop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SbVspRMZRlX2fT_mmV1JETcaHTwAgxPJiNEiBu9St4GbHfUN_wPqS_ClO8V0GEdh6y9oDyhwApwEhtnwDE35os_hS6vfhL09UEew3qbCxObh7bmjb2hnrf0zsvEIKv4V5yNBy7jz-uSqHb3YvAsjRXQRoxlz9acehkuSeKsVQ4BKGssEnzW6LU8G/s4032/20230517_120039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SbVspRMZRlX2fT_mmV1JETcaHTwAgxPJiNEiBu9St4GbHfUN_wPqS_ClO8V0GEdh6y9oDyhwApwEhtnwDE35os_hS6vfhL09UEew3qbCxObh7bmjb2hnrf0zsvEIKv4V5yNBy7jz-uSqHb3YvAsjRXQRoxlz9acehkuSeKsVQ4BKGssEnzW6LU8G/s320/20230517_120039.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Covered in black Japan paint and ready to be wiped wiped.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8SQmJysJZpBkhhbiF8bz99tpdPryYBaMf2AZAZbunttg5Pi_LExwD1WBultl2pIlHG8m3iTGuyQGnaN3dV8nPGo_uqJwRjIHcs6cB0UwdTkoYxmBs12fXA5f35tCHuJXYUQzOWTaNmBA5-5kxjL8UZ5hX21Dmjd8y8bw3AS5_rPZvXonFJtvB0rp/s2971/20230515_075956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="2971" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8SQmJysJZpBkhhbiF8bz99tpdPryYBaMf2AZAZbunttg5Pi_LExwD1WBultl2pIlHG8m3iTGuyQGnaN3dV8nPGo_uqJwRjIHcs6cB0UwdTkoYxmBs12fXA5f35tCHuJXYUQzOWTaNmBA5-5kxjL8UZ5hX21Dmjd8y8bw3AS5_rPZvXonFJtvB0rp/s320/20230515_075956.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Mystery and magic are the words that come to mind when thinking about a secret garden. </p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-55253429604889457172023-05-09T21:38:00.000-07:002023-05-09T21:38:10.932-07:00"Misty forest".....an abstract landscape by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdER_qIKd5KE9gGhinHygJvhlLUWq71YvuUaBrRL8Ve7xXQx1NGSFH6sT-FRp7eokv7SapVJJ7v2Yupg2fzd85PFw0pvdz8JWe6j12btbCLl0fQ6PsvXLHL2AUpuAnUALaFMitOujz-YeLGUApIOHTEM71LUs5NdO1xtojSxS9H8jFxEMRPd-cl9C4/s3813/20230314_130018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="3813" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdER_qIKd5KE9gGhinHygJvhlLUWq71YvuUaBrRL8Ve7xXQx1NGSFH6sT-FRp7eokv7SapVJJ7v2Yupg2fzd85PFw0pvdz8JWe6j12btbCLl0fQ6PsvXLHL2AUpuAnUALaFMitOujz-YeLGUApIOHTEM71LUs5NdO1xtojSxS9H8jFxEMRPd-cl9C4/s320/20230314_130018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">"Misty forest "</p><p style="text-align: left;">This painting tells you about the misty dawn , just before the sunrise with slight light coming from deep in the forest with the birds singing overhead. I dream again and again about the zen walk deep in the forest . I hope you get the same feeling through this painting. </p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-73634127574936761872023-05-04T00:37:00.001-07:002023-05-09T21:39:54.795-07:00A painting from the residency at Hampi in 2022....by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApQhoovufWrnaw81Kycto8_qE5T15X0rzycSLk6zYDUOwsv3dJtbK_LeIrJKPWivdYwga6nuDAcSaOhg2CVd3RzkpyDBLkfG9qEd_n6JeU4wJMLAHX63tIjtWA_GHPnd0ad7n_7XnArJdtTJYKSZ0kW2r5KeSFWyxDCqEtU8UKAoFHj9UPmSY47mk/s4032/20220807_184124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApQhoovufWrnaw81Kycto8_qE5T15X0rzycSLk6zYDUOwsv3dJtbK_LeIrJKPWivdYwga6nuDAcSaOhg2CVd3RzkpyDBLkfG9qEd_n6JeU4wJMLAHX63tIjtWA_GHPnd0ad7n_7XnArJdtTJYKSZ0kW2r5KeSFWyxDCqEtU8UKAoFHj9UPmSY47mk/w300-h400/20220807_184124.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just came across this pic so decided to post here. Last year I had participated in a residency that was curated by eminent artist Raju Sutar at Hampi, Karnataka, India. This painting was a bit different from my style but I tried to show the freedom I felt, from the very hustle and bustle of the city life. There is a calmness in the painting . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you enjoy this calmness looking at the painting.</div><br /><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-76088443583688279842023-05-04T00:14:00.004-07:002023-05-04T00:18:01.498-07:00"Enchanted ".....an abstract painting by Indian visual artist Manisha Ved[pathak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28PXMoPNfz528o-oIIAJdfI-_0T5whdYfJ9g9b9zFFBJCsBEFFnmxCPiH26yT6dK2vU0zFXu_6PGajY0xxieGJ0fiO7eM4knsNqLZny1M4b-VbDxz1j1Doi4xkAu2SKcfOD2P5mrQfh1bkyi4R6tKuT27jkC7aRf982PySwnTDgKkvxCFsuUqXTK8/s241/20230314_111631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28PXMoPNfz528o-oIIAJdfI-_0T5whdYfJ9g9b9zFFBJCsBEFFnmxCPiH26yT6dK2vU0zFXu_6PGajY0xxieGJ0fiO7eM4knsNqLZny1M4b-VbDxz1j1Doi4xkAu2SKcfOD2P5mrQfh1bkyi4R6tKuT27jkC7aRf982PySwnTDgKkvxCFsuUqXTK8/w392-h400/20230314_111631.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrnZGoIX-esU8pn7DK8C6E4lAQxPKLuK1P_jR84ovgxhV1476MAuoDRrQqKxrkjO3lfKRB1AlUAM1_3_Ys0ktUYujJ8Ae_zTdo7W1aaVfmzeu-i-BkBisMSXX4JeIOkdznNZdqwKhdRpSfnoWBtieH13BNAJG36xh-_UJ5OF_5iaiUIjl2an2nXI2/s2792/IMG_20230502_101646_134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2791" data-original-width="2792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrnZGoIX-esU8pn7DK8C6E4lAQxPKLuK1P_jR84ovgxhV1476MAuoDRrQqKxrkjO3lfKRB1AlUAM1_3_Ys0ktUYujJ8Ae_zTdo7W1aaVfmzeu-i-BkBisMSXX4JeIOkdznNZdqwKhdRpSfnoWBtieH13BNAJG36xh-_UJ5OF_5iaiUIjl2an2nXI2/w400-h400/IMG_20230502_101646_134.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I feel magic here in the enchanted forest. The woods invite me into themselves so that I am drawn out of myself. This painting of enchanted forest draws your attention , makes you wrap yourself in a cozy blanket , get a cup of warm tea and enjoy the calmness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time I used round canvases and I really enjoyed this shape. These will fit well on both coloured and white wall, framed or unframed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Feel enchanted!</div><br /><p></p><div>(Sorry for the bad images, will post better ones very soon)</div>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-16417961734523157282023-04-20T00:43:00.004-07:002023-04-20T00:48:58.834-07:00New Works....by visual artist from India, Manisha Vedpathak<p> As promised in the previous post, I am posting some of my new works in the current series "Secret Garden".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V4noH-MJ0d5F0dAh9O0rjTCIh7oNmT4dC0f6tD2ucYPcL-u-gtGu-rlNkErpm017Oo1jjyFoJG0zCZNjrrePx-5wXEOSAvXrku6ainklMCdQ6rpabnFhjQVacmVTZ5B-Jc_Qvv4hWUdtWG7UWnOpY0T13XE1RAIK2EWQO0Dsrhm2Bzyu0MmECICi/s1436/20230401_073541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1436" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V4noH-MJ0d5F0dAh9O0rjTCIh7oNmT4dC0f6tD2ucYPcL-u-gtGu-rlNkErpm017Oo1jjyFoJG0zCZNjrrePx-5wXEOSAvXrku6ainklMCdQ6rpabnFhjQVacmVTZ5B-Jc_Qvv4hWUdtWG7UWnOpY0T13XE1RAIK2EWQO0Dsrhm2Bzyu0MmECICi/s320/20230401_073541.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhY1qImo6LgfTFZ65PDMw1v0SU1eNXvHkD2koK0t7zwWRUHRa40byr0RiXAkfOO2oKvW8cNX4ih03hMmfJ1-67AitW_GMYYzih0UVs53yijdI7Ohx0zHdW-6ZJr7yFi13sswQwSyQnPDsbA4Bicu77S3_mkD1ZyPnaIcNAyBMP0RBPjXRuaArHHBe/s4032/20230420_081847.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2010" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhY1qImo6LgfTFZ65PDMw1v0SU1eNXvHkD2koK0t7zwWRUHRa40byr0RiXAkfOO2oKvW8cNX4ih03hMmfJ1-67AitW_GMYYzih0UVs53yijdI7Ohx0zHdW-6ZJr7yFi13sswQwSyQnPDsbA4Bicu77S3_mkD1ZyPnaIcNAyBMP0RBPjXRuaArHHBe/w200-h400/20230420_081847.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOBc3m1IwmZwHCWvmoS32ya9ajwt3uNV5SHvDRL0XemecXd5Tjd-zQ4BU-601goxE1NkVTShtBQcACaRUp_ZQerwtEdVmkpJb4_sJWv-jDigKl9VFGdSm92l6cuIKdkOzp_XMVKvhmDXjzHHcOCI1zz0bI03IkLUAtRI5dhGhtb2MW3OSQOZPKoCt/s4032/20230420_081857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2038" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOBc3m1IwmZwHCWvmoS32ya9ajwt3uNV5SHvDRL0XemecXd5Tjd-zQ4BU-601goxE1NkVTShtBQcACaRUp_ZQerwtEdVmkpJb4_sJWv-jDigKl9VFGdSm92l6cuIKdkOzp_XMVKvhmDXjzHHcOCI1zz0bI03IkLUAtRI5dhGhtb2MW3OSQOZPKoCt/w203-h400/20230420_081857.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iCkmSVkTYK2KGH8TYBVsXFZSaR_Z4ORRM0i_daIxTbAk7HBh26js4xdgM9Qzy5PWcdWE-SLZkt0FBbbFB6wNdW68zw5K8h3fIrCFjWiKaEz2mFkgOIr7oDVBny2PrjHbuizZe-q1u-KMqFrMtu1_UutJYKJZIQO2y8dFrPjX-Dq8cvbJHcphrgxb/s3024/20230420_081918.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2950" data-original-width="3024" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iCkmSVkTYK2KGH8TYBVsXFZSaR_Z4ORRM0i_daIxTbAk7HBh26js4xdgM9Qzy5PWcdWE-SLZkt0FBbbFB6wNdW68zw5K8h3fIrCFjWiKaEz2mFkgOIr7oDVBny2PrjHbuizZe-q1u-KMqFrMtu1_UutJYKJZIQO2y8dFrPjX-Dq8cvbJHcphrgxb/s320/20230420_081918.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are acrylic and collage papers on canvas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"To really feel a forest canopy one must use different senses, and often the most useful one is the sense of imagination."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Joan Maloof</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-46524553808615944792023-04-19T02:29:00.005-07:002023-04-20T00:34:12.473-07:00"Secret Garden" continues.....by visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> Had exhibited some of my works I did during pandemic in an online gallery . These works were nature inspired and I titled it "Secret Garden". These paintings were the memories of my outings in the nature.</p><p>Have continued with this series by creating some new works. Here are some old ones. Will post the new ones soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzyiMDdf5Q8lOVxUNMzyhizwQFPZD049Oxxisdbrc7k_dRO1njgHfDMNBYj88fvxFykIrHJzGrvtGKtYL7yoqv2_rxG5sg6k_BOroN_uKqOZxN6Axvz4pjTj-9MjkqGn0nnppoDtCWsVRLKNlk7x5hdGHsyg3aM_bo6Pp4yEc3xYLnAYKmyOQ7DRz/s3525/IMG_2334300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3278" data-original-width="3525" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzyiMDdf5Q8lOVxUNMzyhizwQFPZD049Oxxisdbrc7k_dRO1njgHfDMNBYj88fvxFykIrHJzGrvtGKtYL7yoqv2_rxG5sg6k_BOroN_uKqOZxN6Axvz4pjTj-9MjkqGn0nnppoDtCWsVRLKNlk7x5hdGHsyg3aM_bo6Pp4yEc3xYLnAYKmyOQ7DRz/w400-h373/IMG_2334300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5u5o6eASkBzDNEhaS9tBvhRrW4pQCEELUlWhBEDm-JlQpfx2hwnZiJ7Y7vBARctW-DKTvCnmeJ9dkX0-jnQSA6NRfB2QNTWyNbKKZ-2eboKs9pM9ZqStv0SO8sPJNUJC4IQUTVNp6Q2nPUhw1YuCCQWwHCVvJPi6DQkgOA8q6Fe98XcOJLBbsnbnp/s2654/secret%20garden%207300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="2654" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5u5o6eASkBzDNEhaS9tBvhRrW4pQCEELUlWhBEDm-JlQpfx2hwnZiJ7Y7vBARctW-DKTvCnmeJ9dkX0-jnQSA6NRfB2QNTWyNbKKZ-2eboKs9pM9ZqStv0SO8sPJNUJC4IQUTVNp6Q2nPUhw1YuCCQWwHCVvJPi6DQkgOA8q6Fe98XcOJLBbsnbnp/w400-h391/secret%20garden%207300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKd581cM5kNj0hmj84cvjI0ZDYeyeYvWTIwchGNlPbBA9smU8LGqhZuggZ3LiDcE_vyGa2UkDxhZsfQMGvw0kSKiv73kGs1OYmIUTPFIEtPrTjk5YBhGnxUHy8KYULYFwztR3k9-5mEu_ghVjBzy7nTz36DyAVOEAw3xU6PIhirchIQFPrjA4zvFJ/s3528/Secret%20Garden%20I-24x24in-mixed%20media-25,500INR%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="3528" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKd581cM5kNj0hmj84cvjI0ZDYeyeYvWTIwchGNlPbBA9smU8LGqhZuggZ3LiDcE_vyGa2UkDxhZsfQMGvw0kSKiv73kGs1OYmIUTPFIEtPrTjk5YBhGnxUHy8KYULYFwztR3k9-5mEu_ghVjBzy7nTz36DyAVOEAw3xU6PIhirchIQFPrjA4zvFJ/w400-h390/Secret%20Garden%20I-24x24in-mixed%20media-25,500INR%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4RmL1t3zemETq4wuyXDth17QDriCofwCXa7KSPJKA5gmt9_LKlvIXS9uqfwZUTwiV8X-cnSQQ-auxfiQ0xI2Hy_Q2fLKgIBB5_tu2p5vpIVbu56Qqgpj_f4rBsa-0D_hBbKXPA3O2XoTjgs1T5eCgDCbnvuiMrJfxQsuJCKrhUPDGMujoTGf7blZ/s3491/Secret%20Garden%20I-24x24in-mixed%20media-25,500INR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3432" data-original-width="3491" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4RmL1t3zemETq4wuyXDth17QDriCofwCXa7KSPJKA5gmt9_LKlvIXS9uqfwZUTwiV8X-cnSQQ-auxfiQ0xI2Hy_Q2fLKgIBB5_tu2p5vpIVbu56Qqgpj_f4rBsa-0D_hBbKXPA3O2XoTjgs1T5eCgDCbnvuiMrJfxQsuJCKrhUPDGMujoTGf7blZ/w400-h394/Secret%20Garden%20I-24x24in-mixed%20media-25,500INR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-62596305089101659992023-01-30T19:44:00.000-08:002023-01-30T19:47:22.881-08:00A studio visit of Ghanaian artist C-kle.....by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a0aJ6AutI8ojMSo9KOPPXZp8vpa4MlnshwvIEhkkVXjPBs1mOZbVGW-h45zK-eNpmfSFLsIXhvacubvgRgOPbxXhxsOtTjvo8KVbiLml7Zpuhuh6yiiK8NMWVkLfpKd1naYLAOdyNxV6YLRGHoV77NIPpEH-Z9bh_lrY1zUBft4jfuxsHwIqQgmH/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.35.54%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a0aJ6AutI8ojMSo9KOPPXZp8vpa4MlnshwvIEhkkVXjPBs1mOZbVGW-h45zK-eNpmfSFLsIXhvacubvgRgOPbxXhxsOtTjvo8KVbiLml7Zpuhuh6yiiK8NMWVkLfpKd1naYLAOdyNxV6YLRGHoV77NIPpEH-Z9bh_lrY1zUBft4jfuxsHwIqQgmH/w507-h380/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.35.54%20PM.jpeg" width="507" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I was glad to have a second
chance to visit Ghana in November 2022. I had been there before Covid and had
done a few studio visits of Ghanaian eminent artists and as always intrigued
with the workspaces of artists, had planned to do the same this time as well,
along with other activities. November
and December were a complete art treat for me as there were many exhibitions
taking place in the city of Accra, the capital of Ghana. Met old artist friends
and met some new artists as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">My first visit was to Larry Otoo
Sir studio where I asked if he can connect me to some established artist from
the younger generation and he recommended artist C-Kle . And thus, I reached C-kle
studio where I got to know that his name was Clement Laryea and his signature
or artist name was C-kle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Clement Laryea known as C-kle is
a Ghanaian artist born on the 15th June 1982 in Accra. He graduated as a Visual
Art student who studied theoretical aspect of art. He then continued by
learning fine art and sculpture designing through apprenticeship for five
years. C-kle has a passion for painting,
mostly portraits in an abstract style. He works in acrylic, oil and charcoal
medium. He says his aim is to let the world know that if it can be done, then
we can do it and his aim is to exhibit his modern African art all over the
world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">An Art therapist, philosopher
and preacher of art, he loves to help the less privileged ones. He creates
inspiring contemporary art and portraits of people from Ghana, his home
country. His work is sold throughout the City of Accra in tourist hotels, malls
and galleries as well as internationally like The Parallax Art Fair in London
and The Art Revolution in Taiwan. His work has given him continued exposure and
sales throughout the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I was greeted warmly by C-kle .
this was my first acquaintance with him. He looked very determined artist full
of humanity. His studio was a separate room in the premises of his house, very
much accessible at any moment. His artworks were very vibrant and as I spoke to
him, I felt that his paintings spoke the language of healing</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWsjGb32uZ_TH2DoMPMMuHeKCun5RDAurO6MT-OPP5k1FZ2PFwP2GaTfmE89-VeROGrRclJZsFeV_3RTaLGwAND1_js9gzv_vAe2xAwpUGTnvZg88pjgkh4sxb6Tk0wI1tS8jens4ztQDTSl1r86ifbmTTdKPOieWKsVH5szfzcGACermpj_SArLO/s945/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.16%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="630" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWsjGb32uZ_TH2DoMPMMuHeKCun5RDAurO6MT-OPP5k1FZ2PFwP2GaTfmE89-VeROGrRclJZsFeV_3RTaLGwAND1_js9gzv_vAe2xAwpUGTnvZg88pjgkh4sxb6Tk0wI1tS8jens4ztQDTSl1r86ifbmTTdKPOieWKsVH5szfzcGACermpj_SArLO/w236-h356/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.16%20PM.jpeg" width="236" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJAodcBAwIZFMxYYvq2dr1ZiK2Xy6tfhClv0-dAyJpKqqCknz2EpJrEbEHD3tE9VYWnUERCxzjReV3VQnZiBsdgT_qnhWH_T6EfzxNKS3OoBk7O8ez4gj483WQhaSIp-blPjlviMszDVnyBVAJOBFuc48ycVrg0ic5DpCwVwdIoWQ46GZYxnqW0Wp/s1080/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.11%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJAodcBAwIZFMxYYvq2dr1ZiK2Xy6tfhClv0-dAyJpKqqCknz2EpJrEbEHD3tE9VYWnUERCxzjReV3VQnZiBsdgT_qnhWH_T6EfzxNKS3OoBk7O8ez4gj483WQhaSIp-blPjlviMszDVnyBVAJOBFuc48ycVrg0ic5DpCwVwdIoWQ46GZYxnqW0Wp/w227-h340/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.11%20PM.jpeg" width="227" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">T<b>hank you for your precious time. To start with, we would
like to know more about you and your artistic background.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">C-kle is my signature. You can call it my brush name. Without
this name, you will not be able to reach my website. I am native Ghanaian and I
call myself Therapist because I provide a variety of treatments through my
paintings. Looking at my paintings people say that if this can be done then I
can also do it. I send a message through my paintings. Clement Laryea is my
name, C-kle is my signature and what really represents me is Art Therapist.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I completed junior and senior high school from 1995-2001. After
a year gap I went into apprenticeship for 5 good years. I learned a lot there,
like printing T-shirts, doing panels, doing photo backgrounds, video posters
etc. I discovered impressionism after my apprenticeship in 2007. And from 2009
I started selling these works in hotels and galleries in Ghana. For 16 years,
till date I have been painting and my works have gone all over the world. I am
a family man with 3 kids and trying to build up a 2-storey building for my
family which will also host a gallery and my studio.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal">A small percentage of my painting’s sale goes to the street
children, the less privileged ones. I have been doing this for last 3 years. My
purpose of painting is to touch lives through them. Humanity needs to be
understood. We artists are so blessed that a painting can heal somebody. Once
they are healed, they need to be fed and after feeding them I preach them, I
teach them Gospel. This is about humanity and not about religion. Every soul is
a soul. I want to go back and tell the society that if I can do it, they can
also do it.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdon2PtozIJb3rKlz5zKkIeoCrRWvJ5VWBq7jRI_TFRjkX9mz8_HhFQumPvONvVfKrcnAn0i2L4kWLwwTgzbmA_7WvpPHumObzx3VZvsroKYoh0yueguG1Z2Cgl1soXld4KtDW9zburY51w-v3SiY61Ojo9CkFbpqnBwPXhhWsM5J1_2YzXf6geY_/s720/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdon2PtozIJb3rKlz5zKkIeoCrRWvJ5VWBq7jRI_TFRjkX9mz8_HhFQumPvONvVfKrcnAn0i2L4kWLwwTgzbmA_7WvpPHumObzx3VZvsroKYoh0yueguG1Z2Cgl1soXld4KtDW9zburY51w-v3SiY61Ojo9CkFbpqnBwPXhhWsM5J1_2YzXf6geY_/w251-h167/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="251" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFF9qOEIWbs8r1YI11JM6NtGuLtIrboTtYimgXPUCw33PnH4maGB_E5VFIQkIkO9uE9EHInB6cXiFV_UGChXSC1kvXFj-xBB0uYmZJxANSZq9LnooMk4RYd_JiK8i73oumOYNFPs9m2B16-mFlDEEoKLctObGXKbs--CHkfhqnLIPiWf_t2DKyctBj/s720/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="720" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFF9qOEIWbs8r1YI11JM6NtGuLtIrboTtYimgXPUCw33PnH4maGB_E5VFIQkIkO9uE9EHInB6cXiFV_UGChXSC1kvXFj-xBB0uYmZJxANSZq9LnooMk4RYd_JiK8i73oumOYNFPs9m2B16-mFlDEEoKLctObGXKbs--CHkfhqnLIPiWf_t2DKyctBj/w252-h167/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM.jpeg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HbP0kLxOuE7r7poB09liVwxoFqZ9Nvowk5BIuoIy4MX_I6ofc_LWzaYsYAZMi-SJYdufiY878XBxYP1fwo-NBoM_PAm3tKDHOqGGbT4_uIskQX68fp4F8xGgkEA-SUp3flHAod6FCc4xrSIN2uBlvh1KXvpluDLPy26IMiC2VCeCGUe0Fd3IGIYY/s945/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.16%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb2cWhi95boedd2kyTWhs0TFtY9Qcrg1a77GPMf-rg88J-rRJa6SVmLDH2-6_40wJVJ13KEqdkN2mlzSdfrhB9VkXgXukdgNRKg69_KEv-WAD7dOx1RHYKbrrs6OJSAdCZasxM5Gj6ashfAsGeWIDe8sxT7rsFkn82lGK7UNxCCb0I4cCwbNAtpfX/s1040/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.26%20PM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="780" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb2cWhi95boedd2kyTWhs0TFtY9Qcrg1a77GPMf-rg88J-rRJa6SVmLDH2-6_40wJVJ13KEqdkN2mlzSdfrhB9VkXgXukdgNRKg69_KEv-WAD7dOx1RHYKbrrs6OJSAdCZasxM5Gj6ashfAsGeWIDe8sxT7rsFkn82lGK7UNxCCb0I4cCwbNAtpfX/w156-h209/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.26%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="156" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk_8aQlXAXmPSWivuCeMBA7H6GKsclCC2_5_EbLtcUQUT1wBLO811BrzJh35Cx4Td3TNUBh5lSXsgRk14e7a7XHCAUvBSew91cYg3isynthKxHiLjv_FTxk2_X2bSj08Lfybnak_MCjOcmh5CaQaz-bjef48M37j5UXRxslcDkjTIWKz_8b2TCFSv/s720/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk_8aQlXAXmPSWivuCeMBA7H6GKsclCC2_5_EbLtcUQUT1wBLO811BrzJh35Cx4Td3TNUBh5lSXsgRk14e7a7XHCAUvBSew91cYg3isynthKxHiLjv_FTxk2_X2bSj08Lfybnak_MCjOcmh5CaQaz-bjef48M37j5UXRxslcDkjTIWKz_8b2TCFSv/w279-h185/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.30.23%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="279" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I normally gather unused clothes and then we move together
with clothes and food to bless the needy, every Christmas. In fact, I plan to
do this twice a year, one on my birthday in June and another in the later part
of the year. But first I want to complete my building so that I do the charity
work further with a clear mind. So, this is why I paint, to gather money and
touch lives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFRsxfWR6VhwPw6nAMGaUgyCMwXypHSTAKNC5JMHIcguQzoWMXjXJ7jrXK66gaFTYZqaEFIvHVomo0AU_GWF7eIm-FXDToa7j_B46-7mCPPPC96UOF_KJ3jFjAlW0nvsQD3DEMAiizZaAEiXegUN2qQ27F1W7eVPwhbWEnGvwHBcZENsiG568C_5s/s4032/20221213_125452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFRsxfWR6VhwPw6nAMGaUgyCMwXypHSTAKNC5JMHIcguQzoWMXjXJ7jrXK66gaFTYZqaEFIvHVomo0AU_GWF7eIm-FXDToa7j_B46-7mCPPPC96UOF_KJ3jFjAlW0nvsQD3DEMAiizZaAEiXegUN2qQ27F1W7eVPwhbWEnGvwHBcZENsiG568C_5s/w429-h322/20221213_125452.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ok, in short, we got to know what C-kle is. Coming to the
artworks, how did you develop your style of painting?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Every artist needs to have a goal. I mentioned earlier about preaching the
needy ones. I pick a word for e.g.; this piece tells you to be careful of what calls
your attention. Think twice and concentrate. When I talk to people, I pay
attention and take title from that discussion and I derive my subject matter
from it. My original work can be recognized by the embossed marks made during
the finishing touches to the painting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg339o6Ze89cQtsDe-NLa4MuyOGELMsvoaS2YMr8QiO_4c_wzqbxTHwFtF00TkLgadHIa_u577NO97IDxnHPkQbAkwlVg-HBB3rKr6EdQWX3gFI1hRwp_j2eKj-n8djK0wZzEcYGrMZh2ff89Tzylf9-Rufv56YC46TxTimcL6LwvQpQfmN22PBdEKR/s4032/20221213_125458%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg339o6Ze89cQtsDe-NLa4MuyOGELMsvoaS2YMr8QiO_4c_wzqbxTHwFtF00TkLgadHIa_u577NO97IDxnHPkQbAkwlVg-HBB3rKr6EdQWX3gFI1hRwp_j2eKj-n8djK0wZzEcYGrMZh2ff89Tzylf9-Rufv56YC46TxTimcL6LwvQpQfmN22PBdEKR/w433-h325/20221213_125458%20(1).jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How do you navigate the artworld?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">There are thousands of artists in the field now and thus a
huge competition. What I realized was, to some people its not about what they
are painting but about who they know. People purchase as they know these
artists. But as an Art Therapist I find my way out by doing something new. It
doesn’t matter if I know the people or they know me. When you are doing
something new, the world will look out for you. I know a quote which says that if
you paint what you like, you paint for your soul but if you paint what world
likes then money turns you. If you want to hit the international market, you
need to be different and have to make sure that your painting carries weight,
it has something that will touch the body, the soul and the spirit.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUmC98mWgI_4YN5YTrRDTEZu9ejGXqWOkLs4ST_IGzjtp8BZJ6hk7q27MMum_oBBAINcV8ywi7Zb_W3yxCaTyJukYqHcea4Huauompw2pSxEOkpDgFVZGu7yQrCVzkJbRrG1XRW8iohaxrIiYq8ZPloIeTKgY6uJHAoUKx_kHwF4GXuY2R-Z2rocO/s4032/20221213_125502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUmC98mWgI_4YN5YTrRDTEZu9ejGXqWOkLs4ST_IGzjtp8BZJ6hk7q27MMum_oBBAINcV8ywi7Zb_W3yxCaTyJukYqHcea4Huauompw2pSxEOkpDgFVZGu7yQrCVzkJbRrG1XRW8iohaxrIiYq8ZPloIeTKgY6uJHAoUKx_kHwF4GXuY2R-Z2rocO/w347-h463/20221213_125502.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3nLlpFpAICGdubicoOMOvSg-WwpJJ0vdAywCbMgx8ww-UwjLValhefAL7Waz9Mr83X5uyTf8xCg5uGa0vNP6m5N1B8HdtxqIzhAtJqY0sE14cMdR1wz8ESwDccGsiC7jhrNhCXMkQEAVUqZQC_L5qmp-OzVOspYcegORHgAY_lRXLzxKZ3QGjQM5/s4032/20221213_125517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3nLlpFpAICGdubicoOMOvSg-WwpJJ0vdAywCbMgx8ww-UwjLValhefAL7Waz9Mr83X5uyTf8xCg5uGa0vNP6m5N1B8HdtxqIzhAtJqY0sE14cMdR1wz8ESwDccGsiC7jhrNhCXMkQEAVUqZQC_L5qmp-OzVOspYcegORHgAY_lRXLzxKZ3QGjQM5/w346-h461/20221213_125517.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>But how do you market your art? I believe you have social
media presence.<o:p></o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I have a website. I normally post my artwork images on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. When people see the works, they come straight to
the gallery where they are exhibited or they contact me. I communicate with a lot of people through
social media which has helped me grow my business.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Are there any artists whom you are influenced by?</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I do have a lot of influences. A Nigerian art collector
based in USA has a great collection of artworks from different artists. Seeing
his collection, I am able to develop a lot of ideas but that has not changed my
art style. My technique is the same. Though I take ideas from different
artists, my painting style, my brush strokes don’t change. I keep learning from
the inspiration from around.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Are you looking at, reading or listening to music to fuel
your work?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am moved by music. I dance while painting as I enjoy what
I am doing. When my kids are around while painting, we all dance together, it inspires
me. I feel, when I love my painting, it is appealing to the world as well. My
wife calls me a dancing artist.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Fw2lFxk37CKsy0fdghLtZ5rLeSxosegQjtHLx9a8leq2odlucLO5V2FVw1GOwP0VIUOlxkXeJj5xpQ9M_7hMj8bX9mMu5ycQOXF5WsqbZklixbPGSzqSLUpzEJ9N2vgcmjGYGiMxT6yVjeBVK26SoKwR6CHhy3Jb2_BpBhiw4zGoyyy8VhU1aPWR/s876/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.18%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="584" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Fw2lFxk37CKsy0fdghLtZ5rLeSxosegQjtHLx9a8leq2odlucLO5V2FVw1GOwP0VIUOlxkXeJj5xpQ9M_7hMj8bX9mMu5ycQOXF5WsqbZklixbPGSzqSLUpzEJ9N2vgcmjGYGiMxT6yVjeBVK26SoKwR6CHhy3Jb2_BpBhiw4zGoyyy8VhU1aPWR/w334-h502/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.18%20PM.jpeg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7el9srlkWPt7ppHXzMiBWBrHW21dU2C5HoJ9TPjc7WbTjZFsMZZN2O4SMeBwEh6bOq7Yiqqx45lBfC0-JpliFOm-bZAl-Xa9bo2DPBrGyI3e-OgPbfbkxa0bkjBiTdP31-cf8ogy1E6U10zp-vFo356WYmqf-eRV9Bqw7iuzg9oMoaumCTLKif8Uz/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.17%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="682" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7el9srlkWPt7ppHXzMiBWBrHW21dU2C5HoJ9TPjc7WbTjZFsMZZN2O4SMeBwEh6bOq7Yiqqx45lBfC0-JpliFOm-bZAl-Xa9bo2DPBrGyI3e-OgPbfbkxa0bkjBiTdP31-cf8ogy1E6U10zp-vFo356WYmqf-eRV9Bqw7iuzg9oMoaumCTLKif8Uz/w378-h568/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.17.17%20PM.jpeg" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How will you describe the subject matter if your works?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When I talk to people or when I preach, I take a title or a
word from the discussion and derive my subject matter from it. I get my
concepts from these titles. I keep a record of these titles in a book. For e.g.,
while you are talking to me, I caught a word “oh I see”. Now I will work around
this word and try to build my painting around it. Life is all about a book with
pages. You can’t keep reading the same page every day. Its an error. This is
where I derive most of my subject matter from, which is something to provoke
you, prompt you, push you, to alert you that its time, do it now.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cstWptUCGr9RNbrWgpU0IXiEGQKlf1nNdD9pMsi283lrIvr_B7wlcUvuTkFUZeT_BiosYR4rangkxnflwLZMDsdhQUvOlRmsLzF-i_f1mIV-_VKY9xPRXiCTgrkuZjYGo9OXid-LbK_Lv9SWEzTzlafPhnKZ44ToUPREo-79yRc9OK3RmWWAz7mH/s1080/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.20.42%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="719" height="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cstWptUCGr9RNbrWgpU0IXiEGQKlf1nNdD9pMsi283lrIvr_B7wlcUvuTkFUZeT_BiosYR4rangkxnflwLZMDsdhQUvOlRmsLzF-i_f1mIV-_VKY9xPRXiCTgrkuZjYGo9OXid-LbK_Lv9SWEzTzlafPhnKZ44ToUPREo-79yRc9OK3RmWWAz7mH/w368-h553/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.20.42%20PM.jpeg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Looking at your portraits, do you paint from a live model
or do you have photo references?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I see a picture and I add a few stuffs to it. The color
concept is purely out of imagination. Every artist needs to be creative. What
makes me unique is adding more life to what I see. I spend most of my time in
creating the pictures that I want to paint.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Can you share with us the process of your painting?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For my portraits I use scaling, by ruling lines making sure the
portrait is correct. I normally use these lines because it helps me to get
exact picture as I am more into portraits. I normally start with the dark
portions and then I begin to apply the colors from my chosen color scheme. When
I am done, I use palette knife for the final strokes which makes my painting “C-kle”
painting.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You use a range of tools, like brush, palette knife, pens
etc.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes. I want to try charcoal as well. Looking at my painting,
I wish people should start thinking what all tools and mediums have been used there.
I don’t want to do what others are doing rather would want others to do what I
am doing and I would be moving to next step.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_xfYYrt6SA5GDswozGRZAvSgGkDJ1Sc9NHQudjFIdzvhaevPSJelQqUqaUd3jcOkbOYGR1BLxzvMr4d2FMRtlu8TzQPuccqe_PsI4hHXVyUuNQOOWM7dKF8EXFuxMEbcJTV4gQIV1cnBCBNZ3VQGKjxrYAfdLNh_GfmMgjrR9QtlJ8e_FvnGDTZw/s4032/20221213_125914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_xfYYrt6SA5GDswozGRZAvSgGkDJ1Sc9NHQudjFIdzvhaevPSJelQqUqaUd3jcOkbOYGR1BLxzvMr4d2FMRtlu8TzQPuccqe_PsI4hHXVyUuNQOOWM7dKF8EXFuxMEbcJTV4gQIV1cnBCBNZ3VQGKjxrYAfdLNh_GfmMgjrR9QtlJ8e_FvnGDTZw/w330-h439/20221213_125914.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you work on multiple canvases simultaneously and do
you work in series?<o:p></o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal">When you are trying to paint and you are getting what you
want, it doesn’t mean that you should not paint again. You simply put that one
down and start another. That is what strikes me to paint more than one
canvases. I do like to work in series. I am trying to come up with a new series
titled “Mental Picture”. People need to decode the mind of those who are very
quiet by nature. Do watch out for this series.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Surely, my best wishes for that. Would like to ask the
question which is asked to every artist, when do you know that your painting is
finished?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a good question. A philosopher in me has a quote
that says that the work done passionately does not necessarily need a perfect
finishing. When I paint passionately, I feel the edge when I am done. Sometimes
I feel this edge in 1 hour while other times I may get this in 3 hours or more
based on how satisfied I am. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You are a studio-based artist. What does a physical space
mean to you and how much time do you spend in studio?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Big and sufficient space is very important for an artist. Every
now and then you need to watch the painting by standing back at a distance. My
previous studio was just a quarter of what I have now but very soon I will be
having my own gallery with a big studio. So, I think every artist needs a
proper space for the studio. Since my studio is closer to my house and my room,
I can say that I spend 23 hours in the studio. Studio is my friend and that is
where I am based all the time. I also teach students sharing my knowledge to
them in the studio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Have you ever had to deal with rejection or have ever
felt like giving up?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, there were my dry moments. Some artists take prints of
canvases and sell it digitally at very cheap price. That is the reason why
people don’t buy original paintings and that’s the reason I hate prints. It was
a dry moment for me when I almost made up my mind to give up painting but then
I realized that there are trials and errors in everything you do. What keeps me
moving is the reason why I started painting again. I started painting to touch
people’s lives and now I can’t give up. That is what my subject matters are, wake
up and show up. Now I think there is nothing that can frustrate me about
painting. I am a full-time artist now.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Can you tell us where and under which Master did you do
your apprenticeship?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I learned from an artist called Daniel Jasper, who does
video posters, realistic posters. I studied realistic aspect very closely for 5
years but during the last phase he had to travel to USA where he spent 2 years.
When he was away, being a senior apprentice, I got a chance to teach the
younger ones and in the process I learned faster. People still come to my
studio to get my guidance.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You are now an established artist; you have gained a lot
of experience from the challenges you faced in your art journey. What are your
thoughts on this generation of artists? Have you achieved what previous
generation were not able to achieve?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What I have achieved so far from the older generation is the
humanity. I have been privileged to get a lot of help from artists like Larry
Otoo, Wiz Kudowor and many great artists because I am humble. You learn only when
you listen. I take what they have in addition to mine.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>So, the previous generation has been a stepping stone in
your art journey. How has this country helped you as an artist?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ghana has benefitted me right from the beginning. As an
artist, who has works at prestigious galleries and selling every month, has
been a blessing to me. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you think that Ghana has enough infrastructure to
support the talent produced here?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will say no, with an apology. We pay taxes as citizens and
there are a few things that we need to benefit. There are so many talented
artists but there is not enough space to prove our talent. We have just one
National Gallery. Only if the works are mounted on the wall of the gallery, it
will reach more people. When one person can do it, the others can do it too. By
the time you realize we are building out something wonderful that will touch
and heal the world. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What are your thoughts on the development of art scene in
Ghana?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is far better than before. In older days people were not
privileged to go to art school, art opportunities were few. I can now fully
depend on art unlike old days. Art has changed in our generation. I believe
that if you are able to do something that can touch lives, it can feed you
throughout your lifestyle. I keep saying this as an Art Therapist. I don’t
chase money, what I look for is people’s challenges, needs, problems. If I make
sure that I am able to meet their needs then my services are paid. In short art
scene in Ghana right now is good.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Apart from the gallery that you are building, what are your
upcoming projects?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t want to look into one bottle with two eyes. The
ongoing project has to be completed first and that needs my concentration. My
next project will be building a number of houses and renting it out. These
paintings do pay all the needs but I believe I must have some properties that
can feed my coming generations. I think I will be fulfilled when I am done with
this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA__0a5m3-5e7PenM_jxfpxfwy9n4VSzqE3HDYATvgefI8xxNEj2FgOIhvX4ocQQ-mrENyw3yorbC6LiyubIy_Ob1RIZUugTA0fRJp64g6-rbhJVuE6mYUNICCFGSRPNaDFAS5FVOj_tPAXgEUea-ap9F0qwqEIyJIu4y_XeHmM7IAjAya_RV_Xtm/s1962/20221213_125522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="1962" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA__0a5m3-5e7PenM_jxfpxfwy9n4VSzqE3HDYATvgefI8xxNEj2FgOIhvX4ocQQ-mrENyw3yorbC6LiyubIy_Ob1RIZUugTA0fRJp64g6-rbhJVuE6mYUNICCFGSRPNaDFAS5FVOj_tPAXgEUea-ap9F0qwqEIyJIu4y_XeHmM7IAjAya_RV_Xtm/w240-h240/20221213_125522.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6BuulsgRQUgPWvjjcgnL3eGhd01bwLChKNUR588VEFxHUrqXGgEoxr8CGPFRQsLcxXFeIJGRvgwIFW19KgqXgk38BWiXd-JrlU-Ycguc6vSsE6wwnGeLCjwQJhbI2bJG1-cHQUNQ2w7koaqq6cwSV8StcAy5zl9GpQMniufMSNako7oYt9bb9MAA/s4032/20221213_125904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6BuulsgRQUgPWvjjcgnL3eGhd01bwLChKNUR588VEFxHUrqXGgEoxr8CGPFRQsLcxXFeIJGRvgwIFW19KgqXgk38BWiXd-JrlU-Ycguc6vSsE6wwnGeLCjwQJhbI2bJG1-cHQUNQ2w7koaqq6cwSV8StcAy5zl9GpQMniufMSNako7oYt9bb9MAA/w176-h235/20221213_125904.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ok, so that is your life plan but coming to your art,
will your art be seen elsewhere apart from the gallery that you are building in
future?</b></p></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I do look at different avenues for exhibition to let
people know that these works can be found at my gallery as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Are your works into international market?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>
</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I have been exhibiting for last 3 years. In Parallex
Art Fair, London and in Taiwan as well. My works are going to Ohio, USA. I have
also been featured in different art magazines.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnftbMt2quns3yISBAcGKo_3y7_m3T2Au0_R0lzyZFA0g6J-jeGjoFsyPWtJTao4eYfK7TOg1w8_tpIe7IMqggGVA5k04df6SAUxv45mnqHs8mPXd76sqQpT0kpLjf_eGaR3GWDmZ-ugRq9xVJT4__bM41CvbZjjxPmG2FvRNzNKLDE0EiS4TJS82_/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.35.51%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnftbMt2quns3yISBAcGKo_3y7_m3T2Au0_R0lzyZFA0g6J-jeGjoFsyPWtJTao4eYfK7TOg1w8_tpIe7IMqggGVA5k04df6SAUxv45mnqHs8mPXd76sqQpT0kpLjf_eGaR3GWDmZ-ugRq9xVJT4__bM41CvbZjjxPmG2FvRNzNKLDE0EiS4TJS82_/w428-h321/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-13%20at%206.35.51%20PM.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>How did you break the international art scene?</b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Through Face Book. The world is looking for something
different. If you are unique in your own way, God shows you a way connecting you
to the people.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Have you participated in Art Fairs and Residencies?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I exhibit all over. As long as networking is concerned you
need exhibitions, art fairs. I made a lot of contacts through these. I haven’t
had a chance of art residency. I have applied a few places for the same and
hoping to get into one very soon.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>My best wishes for the same. You are now established by
overcoming all the challenges in your artistic journey. Based on that, what
will be your piece of advice to the emerging ones?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have very simple advices: first is know God, don’t do bad
things. Know your work and it will be paid. Second is keep moving ahead. No
matter where you are and what your surrounding is, keep moving through all the
challenges. Third is bless the needy ones from whatever you get out of your
painting, make sure they benefit from it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thank you, C-kle for this friendly talk. I wish you the
very best for your ongoing and upcoming projects.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Born on 15<sup>th</sup> June 1982 in Accra, Ghana, C-kle
lives and works in Accra. His works can be viewed on his website:
https://c-kle.webs.com/<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-29762635415312691882023-01-27T00:52:00.003-08:002023-01-28T21:03:13.987-08:00A studio visit of contemporary Ghanaian artist Seth Clottey......by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgF7QuW9fs5Ca5JEIi9H25SfGZyku692HwfGY7npl_Zu5jRIHNYFGsuxcG6wixIEjbkNlxcn6y7QtMVGIFWJJenZjAg8xR85btmSW8ow5tVakDC4mH8YkZ91oymMpn7AfVrAnizfa4k0fz-5Y-49qI1_76ECf9JJc2FrWptyGj-JUg67piFVtVSQb/s2799/20221221_125750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2057" data-original-width="2799" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgF7QuW9fs5Ca5JEIi9H25SfGZyku692HwfGY7npl_Zu5jRIHNYFGsuxcG6wixIEjbkNlxcn6y7QtMVGIFWJJenZjAg8xR85btmSW8ow5tVakDC4mH8YkZ91oymMpn7AfVrAnizfa4k0fz-5Y-49qI1_76ECf9JJc2FrWptyGj-JUg67piFVtVSQb/w517-h379/20221221_125750.jpg" width="517" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I was glad to have a second
chance to visit Ghana in November 2022. I had been there before Covid and had
done a few studio visits of Ghanaian eminent artists and as always intrigued
with the workspaces of artists, had planned to do the same this time as well,
along with other activities. November
and December were a complete art treat for me as there were many exhibitions
taking place in the city of Accra, the capital of Ghana. Met old artist friends
and met some new artists as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">This time in my
list was the studio of eminent artist Seth Clottey, a distinguished name on the
Ghanaian art-scene. I never had a chance
to meet him personally during my stay in Ghana but had always felt that he has
an aura of authority, superiority and positivity related to art. I felt this
aura even when I called him to fix an appointment to visit his studio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><o:p> </o:p><span style="color: #333333;">A dynamic Ghanaian artist, Seth Clottey has been
prominent in the art world of Ghana for over two decades. He was born in 1960
in Accra where he currently lives and works. He obtained his diploma in arts at
the Ghanatta college of Arts in Accra.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>His paintings are vibrant and shows his commitment
to a wide range of subjects, from market scenes, through beach scenes, city-scapes.
As an artist, he has truly made a significant contribution to art, always
demonstrating an unwillingness to copy the popularism or settle for the
mundane. Seth's strength is in his quiet disposition and beneath his urbane
exterior are a passion and commitment which are seldom evident in artists of
younger generation. Seth is charting for
himself and his generation, new challenging standards marking him out as a
leading catalyst in the current art world. He also has a fondness in sculpture,
which he sculpts himself with eagerness just like his paintings.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>His son Serge Attuquaye Clottey, a talented artist is making a
name for himself at home and abroad. His daughter is also learning art under
his own guidance. Seth Clottey has held a number of exhibitions in Ghana as
well as outside Ghana and has taken part in a few shows for various
charities. His works can be found in private and corporate collections
across Ghana, UK, Europe and USA. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">His studio is based in mountains in Nsawam, an hour and a half
drive from Accra. A two storey building, studio and family house are situated upstairs
whereas he has created space for residency downstairs. Lovely green area with
perfect atmosphere for residency, I must say. He also has an outdoor place like
a balcony from where one can have a good view of Nsawam though it will be
blocked in a few years with the construction happening there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Seth Sir is a very gentle, refreshingly quiet and has a very
deep voice. The studio was full of vibrant paintings though he says most of
them are taken away as soon as they are completed. I was also greeted by his lovely
daughter Naa Anyemah, who is entering the art field under his guidance. We had
such a friendly talk starting from his art journey to the art scene in Ghana</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1c7HEu10EfmXb7b02bCXgKhGVnwDKM3Cll8NYl0dfA5--Ui0auxYP2uTHOIy3wsZl8co_B95rsEOfxK3cXzV6cf27pPbykq5eanNjeELJFnQEoflRP3HBL0GqGY1UOhlz293s9WQogwXIfHcUgkDCawsB1adc5sZ9jKFeEoae5SZTKrEqV0UgXoDd/s4032/20221221_125341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1c7HEu10EfmXb7b02bCXgKhGVnwDKM3Cll8NYl0dfA5--Ui0auxYP2uTHOIy3wsZl8co_B95rsEOfxK3cXzV6cf27pPbykq5eanNjeELJFnQEoflRP3HBL0GqGY1UOhlz293s9WQogwXIfHcUgkDCawsB1adc5sZ9jKFeEoae5SZTKrEqV0UgXoDd/w444-h592/20221221_125341.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Thank you, Sir, for the precious time. To begin with,
I would like to know about your art journey right from the beginning.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b> </b>I had just finished the school when my father passed away
leaving 7 children behind him. Immediately all the pressure was on me as I had
to take care of my siblings. I was good at art so I decided to pursue art and
meanwhile started taking jobs to make money. I pursued an 18 months course called
OIC Opportunity Industrialisation Centre in Accra. I remember our first lesson
was constructing letters which I picked well and started taking Saturday jobs
doing signs for people. The course followed job training for 3 months and I
decided that I want to go deeper into art. I enrolled into a course of 3 years
in Ghanatta Arts School which no longer exists now. After completion of the
course, I stayed back for 1 more year to teach the other classes. One of my
classmates of Nigerian origin who was also into art invited me to help him with
a job. I stayed there for some time but I needed to come back. But he found a
job for me to work with Secretary of Business. I did all kinds of jobs apart
from Graphics job for a couple of years but I wasn’t satisfied. I had an urge
to come back to my art. Some geniuses from the teaching school encouraged me to
take this decision and I moved back to my studio. I have been working till
date.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElf8Jq9R7rTklfHTYMH7rE-0jEvDEZ8_-2Y7ZKsbSUL4jR0oPdxI-Yy_QHPZu5j36Axlm2CKsfE8-OLOkYiyCzrOTEh8RowAUIKtj1q_csegvAe03yHaaVKe0ULoQl60TskDUsw1b5r8Hh605SH5YMDNZLXccIQ63GIdfLvKWrk7Sa9LuvzJDGqs_/s3024/20221221_125519%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="3024" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElf8Jq9R7rTklfHTYMH7rE-0jEvDEZ8_-2Y7ZKsbSUL4jR0oPdxI-Yy_QHPZu5j36Axlm2CKsfE8-OLOkYiyCzrOTEh8RowAUIKtj1q_csegvAe03yHaaVKe0ULoQl60TskDUsw1b5r8Hh605SH5YMDNZLXccIQ63GIdfLvKWrk7Sa9LuvzJDGqs_/w490-h377/20221221_125519%20(1).jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>I am very curious to know how you developed your style. <o:p></o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal">Coming back to the art world, I realized that you need to
identify yourself with your work. It took some time; I had couple of shows and
was trying all possible ways. In the process I realized what people like about
my work and I focused on that area. That is where I developed the technique
and my style. Since then, I am stuck to it. I remember, in one of my major
shows I did a couple of different styles but Prof. Glover of Artist Alliance
Gallery advised me to work in one direction which helped me a lot in future.
So, I can say that he actually helped me develop my style. I work in
impressionism style. I am not interested in realistic.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>You mentioned earlier that some teachers influenced you
to come back into the art world, are there any other artists who has influenced you
in your journey? </b>I had a friend, who was also my classmate and an artist, <span style="line-height: 107%;">Samuel Adoquei</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">, </span>now based in New York. When
we were doing course together, we all used to say that he can do no job better
than art. Most of the time I use to watch him doing art. The comfort, the
freedom in the work made me stick to him. He has influenced me a lot. We were
friends and we used to discuss art most of the time. We started from school and
our friendship has grown till this stage.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When you are in a certain form, the references are looked
for. Did you ever look for the reference outside the art world? </b>There are a lot of references. When growing up, I was very
fond of magazines and comics, had a lot of them. The illustrators of these
magazines have influenced me to a great extent. Music is a part of my life as
an artist. The rhythm actually leads the painting. It fuels my work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojR_5XjJyhpLwgTv0L-GMYbAg24oyVE6OJES24BIR4H4QleQitXIuRhby4EaB9mRJhtAD6bGfxefdf1TPH_QgrumL5ykd9rTQAgogofDKwSzNaENmGuAQ9RSMsp_b_6wLOgdxjhbqsVopfM-0L-z-_E7iIymz1lZCYYBBXbsftLqfZs4aEhEw2dqk/s3024/20221221_125615%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2805" data-original-width="3024" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojR_5XjJyhpLwgTv0L-GMYbAg24oyVE6OJES24BIR4H4QleQitXIuRhby4EaB9mRJhtAD6bGfxefdf1TPH_QgrumL5ykd9rTQAgogofDKwSzNaENmGuAQ9RSMsp_b_6wLOgdxjhbqsVopfM-0L-z-_E7iIymz1lZCYYBBXbsftLqfZs4aEhEw2dqk/w449-h417/20221221_125615%20(1).jpg" width="449" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How will you describe the subject matter of your works? </b>My subject matter is derived from daily life. Initially, I
use to get inspired from the pictures I took on my camera but growing up I realized that my
art is sharper than the camera. So, whenever I move around and find something
striking, I record it in my memory and back in my studio I start working from
the memory depending on the subject.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Many artists do the sketching on the spot when they are
out or they do it before starting a painting. Do you also sketch? </b>I work directly with the knife. Over the years I have
realized that sketching before restricts your work. I see the knife as my
weapon and the canvas as my enemy. Whenever I see my enemy, I want to cut it
down with my knife and put up my impressionism style on it. So, everything is recorded
in my mind.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you always visit places to record the scenes that you
want to paint? </b>No, I don’t do that. Over the years I have studied all the
markets at different places. If you look at West Africa, the setup of the
market is almost the same everywhere. If I am doing a market scene and I know the area, I
just capture a little bit of that area and then I add my own interpretation to
it. This is the way I work unless I have been given a commission work of a
specific area. But even then, I should be allowed to work the way I feel. I
don’t like copying, art should be original, it should look similar, not exactly
like a photocopy.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BIMzGYGpPC0u4sviqvUXo2_5mohhVIC8Oqw9U0_bMURkBuUWYxdS6xBHT7piiW-pTvPNAeO7BGAhkqPTIvBnKYdgODAU7NbQspjHUgWHMZ72gNRxjeFj7TeVnPbTSILyWMx7Zxa7dCpOq6zU9Yy6jpsmWjaKvPtXo3q5MllRiZdDLt8WFZw_KrJk/s2239/20221221_125511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2239" data-original-width="2182" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BIMzGYGpPC0u4sviqvUXo2_5mohhVIC8Oqw9U0_bMURkBuUWYxdS6xBHT7piiW-pTvPNAeO7BGAhkqPTIvBnKYdgODAU7NbQspjHUgWHMZ72gNRxjeFj7TeVnPbTSILyWMx7Zxa7dCpOq6zU9Yy6jpsmWjaKvPtXo3q5MllRiZdDLt8WFZw_KrJk/w497-h510/20221221_125511.jpg" width="497" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>We are moving towards your work process. Can you please share
it with us? </b></p><p class="MsoNormal">I would like to give an example. I had a friend over and we
were talking about the market; the trouble and challenges in the market. Whilst
she was talking, I was reading her mind. I immediately got hold of an empty
canvas and created a market scene on it, the movement, the hustle and bustle in
the market. I also added my friend to it. It is not complete yet as she had to
leave but I promised her whenever she comes back, I would continue with this
canvas.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When you start any new canvas, do you underpaint
the canvas, may be 2/3 layers or more before you actually start painting.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I make sure to prepare the backgrounds well. I like
painting on the dark background. Then I start painting with a knife. When a
wider area of the background is to be covered, a brush is used and then I come
back again to the knives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you work on multiple canvases simultaneously and do
you work in series?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I work in series. The first work leads to the second
one. When I finish the first work, something strikes me out, I then pick a
little portion and develop it into another work. By the time I finish second
one, the same thing happens and I develop a 3<sup>rd</sup> one. So, one leads
into another. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ok, so you build canvases one after another, but you have
a big studio. If you get commission work, do you work on multiple canvases at
the same time?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If I get a commission work, I paint 3 or more canvases at
the same time. I make sure that first I do what I am asked to do and then interpret
in my own way on the next canvas. So, when I do a commission work, I always have
an extra canvas painted which has my own interpretation. The more you do, the
better it turns out. Most of the time, the client ends up in buying all the
pieces.</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmp83n36-3JQ0gTqId0HXll6TlyPcu-yBvGCOnGiiPOd8nmCJDwsg7Aw8O76Lj2BTTj6LERdsDnRZUole4Vrd1Zv1qEsRdbt6Dwyqx7p75gJkv09weXDZCc17yI6qdn0o2Z81rr2Xm3vj3ULgimk-TKzuVrSMVESlCycZFerdEvnmpTo4eDTdXrhh4/s4032/20221221_125602%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmp83n36-3JQ0gTqId0HXll6TlyPcu-yBvGCOnGiiPOd8nmCJDwsg7Aw8O76Lj2BTTj6LERdsDnRZUole4Vrd1Zv1qEsRdbt6Dwyqx7p75gJkv09weXDZCc17yI6qdn0o2Z81rr2Xm3vj3ULgimk-TKzuVrSMVESlCycZFerdEvnmpTo4eDTdXrhh4/w275-h367/20221221_125602%20(1).jpg" width="275" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzIEpUsHaO9OJUMKqZ3HLm5UU714csOQsQgzXzH9B2Wb7TsYgJMGmHKAFL2mokYcH-t9fEF3Vki3YcVQrHAkIaYVVlHyMcGiu3J3idDVfT002e32t1AZsAHeuj9VXw9ptlBg2KJckl6ucyIDQVFFzEUGvFX4unG1euQ8ILBZnkNgT9zsiDMegLgnL/s4032/20221221_125348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzIEpUsHaO9OJUMKqZ3HLm5UU714csOQsQgzXzH9B2Wb7TsYgJMGmHKAFL2mokYcH-t9fEF3Vki3YcVQrHAkIaYVVlHyMcGiu3J3idDVfT002e32t1AZsAHeuj9VXw9ptlBg2KJckl6ucyIDQVFFzEUGvFX4unG1euQ8ILBZnkNgT9zsiDMegLgnL/w284-h379/20221221_125348.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>You are a studio-based artist, how much time do you spend
in the studio?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I do like outdoors. When I am out, I quickly do something
small and back in the studio I transfer it on a bigger canvas. I feel outdoors
challenging with the chaos around, people passing by. But I make sure to get
the subject in own interpretation. I can spend the whole day in the studio.
Even months without going out. I work in the garden that we have, plant something
if I have to, freshen up and work in the studio throughout the day, this is my
normal routine. But if have a commission work, I cannot sleep. I am not at
peace till the work is done.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>People of your generation have worked hard with such
dedication. Your son is also in the art field and he is making his name in
Ghana as well as abroad. I would like to hear your thoughts on this young
generation.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When we started as an artist, there were no places where we
can sell our art and survive. In the early days of my career, when I was painting
at a friend’s house, the whole house was full of canvases. All I use to do was,
wakeup and paint. In spite of him saying there is no place to sell your
canvases, I use to paint as I loved painting. So, I think that we have created a platform for Ghanaian
art. We made the industry vibrant. My worry is that some of the young ones
cannot do the original works, they all are doing the same style of work. I
don’t know if that is the trend, our history book tells us that art is a trend.
If you want to last forever, you need to identify yourself and people will know
you. But if you follow the trend, it is just passing by. You follow it for
10-15 years and then it is dead. I hardly understand them, it may help them now
but not in future. You have to abandon what you are doing if you can’t survive
on that. That is not my idea, if I am no longer there, my work should still be
relevant to the society or my collectors. So, the young ones must do the art
that long last. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HYW8s5g_2j4Nw33MnoYnB5XeRuuzN3RSxrHevOW-6DQVNhzRoO6TZnWN0huHBF60B678ihK0kLoH1xpC4KD0hfReedQP3oru4PPmgJZSvh7EYfAiFNPva_inrpJu0pLern_NsFTfnkc0lR43f8rxUIvQ1bjJFDOzOGMLjaZAiW6Rsf0gLu-w9slE/s3227/IMG_20220329_161718_1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="3227" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HYW8s5g_2j4Nw33MnoYnB5XeRuuzN3RSxrHevOW-6DQVNhzRoO6TZnWN0huHBF60B678ihK0kLoH1xpC4KD0hfReedQP3oru4PPmgJZSvh7EYfAiFNPva_inrpJu0pLern_NsFTfnkc0lR43f8rxUIvQ1bjJFDOzOGMLjaZAiW6Rsf0gLu-w9slE/w492-h397/IMG_20220329_161718_1_2.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9fmDShuWBT4yQC8TYMKj777dDH4SbIuql8f9Hw6NBEnMi8mckPq5wlHUETPQ2WRU5dGTNLO1x7eWQVcHCG8Wmkxg9l4q76QvT_F7zkrAce0I69_6YMkDN7yz5oKwoRgBwubZaaXg_NfeD0vjGVUFEV5Uufl1yyXejd8PK3CftjBoCnZBq8Qe_vwX/s4160/IMG_20210815_130747_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9fmDShuWBT4yQC8TYMKj777dDH4SbIuql8f9Hw6NBEnMi8mckPq5wlHUETPQ2WRU5dGTNLO1x7eWQVcHCG8Wmkxg9l4q76QvT_F7zkrAce0I69_6YMkDN7yz5oKwoRgBwubZaaXg_NfeD0vjGVUFEV5Uufl1yyXejd8PK3CftjBoCnZBq8Qe_vwX/w493-h370/IMG_20210815_130747_1.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>I feel that many young ones are into installation
nowadays. What are your thoughts on that?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Installation had been there for a long time but awareness
has been created now. I think it’s a big business, people are getting into
that. I don’t get why everybody nowadays paints black with red mouth etc. I
think it is the trend of the youth and since they are making money out of it,
they are following this trend. Looking at the economy of Ghana, if people are
buying this art, then why not? In my case, I want my art to last long even when
I am not there. In future, somebody may want to research on my works, try to
find how I developed the technique etc. I have read about Michelangelo, Picasso
and other great Legends. They were on a mission. That’s why their works are
standing tall till date.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you think the young ones may be thinking that so much
has been done in art till now, what is new to be done?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think what they are doing, has been done before. The whole
thing is like a rotation, it goes and then come back like in the fashion
industry. It was done before and now its back again. But I want my paintings to
last, to be cherished.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How is the art scene in Ghana right now?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It has been developed but without any support from the
government. Whatever is done, is done by the artists themselves. Right now, the
art scene is a bit down. Some years ago, it was so good that you show a
painting in the gallery and the next day it was sold. But this time is quite
challenging.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you think its because of the pandemic?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Pandemic was a huge
blow everywhere in the world. Art market went down. I use to work a lot.
Clients would come to my studio and take away everything and I had to restart
again. But there is less pressure now. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Where is your collective base?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have works all around in Ghana. One of my clients named Michelle, who is an art dealer
and has a gallery in Benin, has exposed my works everywhere. He would collect
everything from my studio even before I could display them. He visits my studio
every month. In fact, he kept me working for so many years and spread my works
all over the world.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrdYLtbZtBpNzAaYiwvoN7Mzn-CnPaQnUaB09JqiJUGUobeU-x-zc8OZjTtSWMCF6PdCIlLb2c1TOAShx2DjZOKfZHqrTQwbN_4Cyg2t0SQDqoqvikZ_CHPKNpi_3Bel2pYBV-3AOJtDYHTDJ8clJFqi4yNTqIqFQYEb1WWelLXIZOPl7dNyB45pc/s1024/Seth-Clottey-Vegetable-Market-4222X-6222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="1024" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrdYLtbZtBpNzAaYiwvoN7Mzn-CnPaQnUaB09JqiJUGUobeU-x-zc8OZjTtSWMCF6PdCIlLb2c1TOAShx2DjZOKfZHqrTQwbN_4Cyg2t0SQDqoqvikZ_CHPKNpi_3Bel2pYBV-3AOJtDYHTDJ8clJFqi4yNTqIqFQYEb1WWelLXIZOPl7dNyB45pc/w528-h375/Seth-Clottey-Vegetable-Market-4222X-6222.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>What are your thoughts on local buyers’ market?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">People get to know me outside first and then in Ghana. Some
years ago, Prof. Glover of Artist Alliance Gallery came looking for me when he
saw some of my works in one of the galleries and asked me to exhibit in his
gallery. It took me 2 years to complete 200 works for that exhibition.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ok, but this is about one individual, in general how is
the local buyer’s market?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think its good. People do collect my works. They are in the
Parliament house, some hotels and banks.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAJbz-y2-Yx6voX0MpwXonLtm3txkuKz8SkAzO2F7yshqfrweuOp4Ib5JVKb4oSMFQ5pOoeI7Kr87eAEN2247QprBDYjaX-gzlM2c18ZQJ8WEq5b_7TJQHIW9lxtbm5xOdfKcPqXc5lJOLNGX5J4-2D62E1D4h_N8CJOaZw2szsfuW7SUoLzMyr48/s250/download.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="202" data-original-width="250" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAJbz-y2-Yx6voX0MpwXonLtm3txkuKz8SkAzO2F7yshqfrweuOp4Ib5JVKb4oSMFQ5pOoeI7Kr87eAEN2247QprBDYjaX-gzlM2c18ZQJ8WEq5b_7TJQHIW9lxtbm5xOdfKcPqXc5lJOLNGX5J4-2D62E1D4h_N8CJOaZw2szsfuW7SUoLzMyr48/w288-h233/download.jpeg" width="288" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVt7fHWKMkor7lv88rtIt-R1JinMZyBJhh5WPFySqjk0mIMO4NgV_TvDX2HwUjEuoBVGWjfPjxswyUdv6LE3dHkrmC2TkmzWz0SlqJYT22YUNGcqefkCOsarMV4I2IhzPeNub6L6-GvNXLUICtUe8Lyz23bK4-2Yt3R0zBULMB1TIVteGpAH_itg6X/s300/Get-some-sea-water-25x20.5in-Acrylic-on-Paper-300x221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="300" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVt7fHWKMkor7lv88rtIt-R1JinMZyBJhh5WPFySqjk0mIMO4NgV_TvDX2HwUjEuoBVGWjfPjxswyUdv6LE3dHkrmC2TkmzWz0SlqJYT22YUNGcqefkCOsarMV4I2IhzPeNub6L6-GvNXLUICtUe8Lyz23bK4-2Yt3R0zBULMB1TIVteGpAH_itg6X/w313-h231/Get-some-sea-water-25x20.5in-Acrylic-on-Paper-300x221.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you think Ghana has enough infrastructure to support
the talent that is produced here?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When we started art, there was no place to show our works. The
Ambassador hotel which is now Moven Pick hotel, had an outer space where artists
use to sell their works. But now things are changed, there are galleries here
and there. Some organisations have come up who curate the shows at various
places. We also have social media where artists sell their works.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>I read about you being a member of GAVA , Ghana
Association of visual Arts. Can you tell us more about it?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I was a member but due to health issues its difficult to go
out and meet people. I try to stay away and abide to my doctor.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nm40tcahZNIgDBtBmwreJOhj2r0z_GY3W6GP3Z6wVoYLr9cterhP4_6L1RhSVFVRCuqk8LQf9i_DljBQuVQA92h-BO4CwK6lEMY7YwhfaOCW6IpphX3x-bUh1ULwfgnRIxEkNyu1tG_KVYMrFZGqTfwUCaumKkbI9cpkpq-0c5C-vzywJAFrDJEH/s4032/20221221_131023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nm40tcahZNIgDBtBmwreJOhj2r0z_GY3W6GP3Z6wVoYLr9cterhP4_6L1RhSVFVRCuqk8LQf9i_DljBQuVQA92h-BO4CwK6lEMY7YwhfaOCW6IpphX3x-bUh1ULwfgnRIxEkNyu1tG_KVYMrFZGqTfwUCaumKkbI9cpkpq-0c5C-vzywJAFrDJEH/w282-h377/20221221_131023.jpg" width="282" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXvD0DLgGpnTIu1fkSD_PTIrVNCNG2slvboawbwQWbYniKi1yRKwAJtvAbGSwWCHGNuPls22UptcsDO8Yw3hgqFZ4NAeS_W-EAxy8LEtEhJib8zBn5CF3-yGVM8rWC5vjMNU8nj6f5zwvvNaxx6axnvD2MdIIV1KIqBufONkpsmJBFXbxcuH5gciB/s4032/20221221_131019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXvD0DLgGpnTIu1fkSD_PTIrVNCNG2slvboawbwQWbYniKi1yRKwAJtvAbGSwWCHGNuPls22UptcsDO8Yw3hgqFZ4NAeS_W-EAxy8LEtEhJib8zBn5CF3-yGVM8rWC5vjMNU8nj6f5zwvvNaxx6axnvD2MdIIV1KIqBufONkpsmJBFXbxcuH5gciB/w285-h375/20221221_131019.jpg" width="285" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>You mentioned that you have space for residency here. What
are your thoughts on Art Residencies?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a place I created for the artists to come and stay.
There are furnished rooms, an open kitchen. Residency is ready but I am holding
back due to my health. I want to get in the textile designers, theatre people
and actually people from all types of art genres. They can fill the space,
express what they have and bring new ideas into art. I realize that we have so
much of raw material in Ghana which we don’t use. I am glad that my son, Serge
Clottey, has found one as I always kept telling him that we are painters but we
need to look at something we can use and finally he found the gallons which he uses
for his installations. I have participated in some of the residencies curated
by Kofi Setordji, the founder of Art Haus Residency. Whenever he organized one,
he would ask me to be a part of it and I would readily participate.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Yes, I do admire his works though I never got a chance to
meet him. I would like to visit his studio in my next visit.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He is using unused gallons for his installations giving life
to it and people are admiring it. We have so much around us. I realize that we,
our generation, happen to commute
ourselves in paint. I still want to go with paints as they are readily
available. But there is more new material around and this is helping those who
want to use them. There is so much material but you need to identify and make
sure you work with it effectively. </p></div><o:p></o:p><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRqhc-KWQwMd5bRq5WgOek9EpyQuHA4P0wBr7vmMjsY6GfRjIiXColJ6KLE9l0Gnq_4uUIWqkbY3L9tCYVa7ihgZTk-Zle-e5q_ilGIwJuyxjRTvLRpYY-76qVPxfV0WtrAKO6BZ2-iFCHQQVatxy_zaKrThud__X_4es1xfZ6bBXY0B1fznOSflP/s3024/20221221_125519%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="3024" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRqhc-KWQwMd5bRq5WgOek9EpyQuHA4P0wBr7vmMjsY6GfRjIiXColJ6KLE9l0Gnq_4uUIWqkbY3L9tCYVa7ihgZTk-Zle-e5q_ilGIwJuyxjRTvLRpYY-76qVPxfV0WtrAKO6BZ2-iFCHQQVatxy_zaKrThud__X_4es1xfZ6bBXY0B1fznOSflP/w500-h384/20221221_125519%20(1).jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Apart from your residency, what upcoming projects you
have in your hands?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Right now, I have abandoned most of the projects I had
planned due to my health issue. I want to live long so I need to give little
time to look after myself. When I am ok, I will continue. I only come to the studio
to work daily as an art practice. I don’t have any ongoing or upcoming exhibitions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>May God give you more of good and healthy years ahead. Now
that your son is already into the art field and one of your daughters is also
learning art under your guidance. What will be your advice to the young ones?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I would say, if you choose to be an artist, you need to
question yourself if you really want to be in art and how long and how tall you
want your art to take you. Art is dedication. Do not copy what you see, but be
in your studio for long hours and you will do something great naturally. When
you are in the studio, the canvas is talking to you and you have to use them to
your advantage. And then the sky is the limit.<o:p></o:p></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: MR; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Thank you so much for
your kind words, Seth Sir. And thanks for the precious time. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: MR; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: MR; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXO4Y_9lywGnE4PEix-VGf5_BUh6aGox2pq0_db6VkxwOXcN6QaQZTWWIH6TPwIl8H3rrjSzhM2OjUE9VWtI6Jrrq64pnIfalkv_RyCOQfOn3ZbKEsmbcySsGv1TM3DVdvi0JWI5BmBoh2NbPSKpxFRQ3wsOFTtfz39nCTWb7w5R14QSbSaMZFWA3y/s4032/20221221_130500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXO4Y_9lywGnE4PEix-VGf5_BUh6aGox2pq0_db6VkxwOXcN6QaQZTWWIH6TPwIl8H3rrjSzhM2OjUE9VWtI6Jrrq64pnIfalkv_RyCOQfOn3ZbKEsmbcySsGv1TM3DVdvi0JWI5BmBoh2NbPSKpxFRQ3wsOFTtfz39nCTWb7w5R14QSbSaMZFWA3y/w452-h339/20221221_130500.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"> From left to right, Artist daughter Naa Anyemah, Naa Botor , Seth Clottey<o:p></o:p></p><b><br /></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1pZO1XP9QvJIOuL8KVuwQpei10O8LbIqSVtzS7MT5OCX37sOOakaq3FgH_FNkLSpZzo5bkcwKryWjzVP8lZUxpNXErbwePyCmS8e8eqjCmWxfnh6zprVQEPXSOn5QQHJ5kjpEsgArV3f7QG_rEYwfh5B8-rJkL5Yx0xVU69vKvJTvB34D7Crh0D1y/s3019/20221221_130529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3019" data-original-width="3019" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1pZO1XP9QvJIOuL8KVuwQpei10O8LbIqSVtzS7MT5OCX37sOOakaq3FgH_FNkLSpZzo5bkcwKryWjzVP8lZUxpNXErbwePyCmS8e8eqjCmWxfnh6zprVQEPXSOn5QQHJ5kjpEsgArV3f7QG_rEYwfh5B8-rJkL5Yx0xVU69vKvJTvB34D7Crh0D1y/w448-h448/20221221_130529.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b>We then had photographs with his daughters and his daughter
showed me the works she did. I think that she has a promising career.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Seth Clottey lives and works in Accra, Ghana.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><br />Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-89423917248930668022023-01-26T23:00:00.004-08:002023-01-26T23:00:54.471-08:00Pics from 2022....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwXgryYtyymqYuLKd5O03ck696toShDl71nl5SM8RV1ArvQar3oMqaV5YH6Vqod0RBvqzkawCRAaZLRHQHa5HApTR0B_5qvzfZTsINsRauODoHRGz-qFIkWhijryhUBcU_s0dg5YeGY0H8OTGdCa75V3p8iQPRc-eXA0nx1Wy3u04IyBXFZsE9PxH/s960/300263916_10160149783159420_6523667231191873943_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-58848877887108631702023-01-26T22:35:00.013-08:002023-01-26T23:06:52.282-08:00A studio visit of Ghanaian contemporary artist Larry Otoo .....by Indian visual artist Manisha Vedpathak<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center;"><b><u><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center;"><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7i7r98Qt0Lubsllu31ss6o8xovf3S6kYfqA3BrnLqWJc82c4o9OtYQtpbh58L3NWwqZeag9a22o-YQ3AKIpq_qYOHaSU141DX_Q-mMwJA_mBg4YbCY-MK9siNQYWf5uSuRD2O-D9iNMRydCSf-S7z4ShU-Aqm48R2C4U02zVj63Lx-krpn0ZYr-Q/s2794/20221207_141712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I had been there before Covid and had done a few studio visits of Ghanaian
eminent artists and as always intrigued with the workspaces of artists, had
planned to do the same this time as well, along with other activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>November and December were a complete art
treat for me as there were many exhibitions taking place in the city of Accra,
the capital of Ghana. Met old artist friends and met some new artists as well.
One exhibition I attended was of contemporary artist Larry Otoo. During my last
visit to Ghana, I didn’t get time to visit his studio so I got a confirmation
of studio visit when I met him at the exhibition. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.5pt 3.75pt 0.0001pt 0.5pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.4pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Part of the elite group of
renowned artists in Ghana today, Larry Otoo likes to refer to himself as a “contemporary
traditionalist”. His subject matter is inspired by the everyday activities of ordinary
Ghanaians. His vibrant paintings in oil and acrylic capture the rhythm and beat
of daily life. Otoo has a unique passion for jazz music, a theme prolifically
expressed in his works. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.6pt 3.95pt 0.0001pt 0.5pt; text-align: left;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Otoo holds a Master’s Degree in African Art and
Comparative Literature from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology. He has been making art since he was a child, when he used to be
scolded for drawing in charcoal on the walls. Otoo has held exhibitions in
Africa, Europe, and the USA. He is widely collected and has an international
following. He has held exhibitions in Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria),
Europe (The Netherlands, Great-Britain, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and
Spain), Canada, the USA and Japan. His paintings decorate Ghana’s presidential suite
and Ghana’s chancery in Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.6pt 3.95pt 0.0001pt 0.5pt; text-align: left;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 0cm 1.25pt 0.0001pt 0.5pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">It was a real pleasure to meet a
warm personality like Larry Sir. His studio was an extended room of his house.
I was caught by the colorful and textured canvases in the room. The room was
filled with canvases, books, music and I was very amused with his passion for
shoes. The informal chat with Larry Sir was very interesting and inspiring for
me as an artist. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 108%; margin: 8.65pt 7.9pt 0.0001pt 0.4pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.3pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Thank you for giving me time to visit your studio. To start with,
we would like to know about you and your artistic background. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.7pt 1.7pt 0.0001pt 0.2pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">I grew up </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">in the<span style="color: black;"> coastal area of Ghana. My </span>childhood was<span style="color: black;"> amidst the area which were once British colonies like </span>James Town<span style="color: black;"> </span>and<span style="color: black;"> part of </span>Korle
Bu<span style="color: black;"> area. I came from a family of an artistic
background, my grandfather </span>was <span style="color: black;">a goldsmith, my
grandmother a priestess and mom a seamstress. I stayed in the community area
where we all shared things as a family. The first experience </span>of my<span style="color: black;"> artistic abilities was when I used to draw on the white
walls </span>with charcoal<span style="color: black;">. My grandfather sometimes
put me in the storage barrels as punishment for ‘dirtying’ his white painted
fence walls with doodling in charcoals as a child. They say I was very
inquisitive thinking that I may become a lawyer in future. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.6pt 1.9pt 0.0001pt 0.2pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">When in school<span style="color: black;">, I
was very interested in the people who could draw and would try to learn from
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since my father was a civil
servant, we kept moving from one place to </span>another<span style="color: black;"> and in the process, I got exposed to different forms of culture and
ethnic groups. I grew to love Jazz when my father bought me a musical air piece
which was mostly Jazz, but never </span>got the opportunity<span style="color: black;"> to learn this music as my father could not afford the
musical lessons. So, I ended up rather painting and drawing musical
instruments. That’s how I was influenced by music. </span>My other influences
were <span style="color: black;">the fashion magazines as my mother being a seamstress
used to have them a lot.</span> I<span style="color: black;">n </span>High School<span style="color: black;">, with my art teacher’s guidance I applied to the art
school and that’s how I ended up in Kwame </span>Nkrumah<span style="color: black;"> University.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.6pt 1.9pt 0.0001pt 0.2pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin: 8.6pt 1.9pt 0.0001pt 0.2pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3KKefkW9XClH-I9BJX5OuNQfTA6dQkXFqAfNzJc8qt2HoQsdprw9hzOOSBJtL0Sxe_0oUqkCB7D2lweJ8XgjEBww9f5FiF08f-pP2MRlrQlWdt6_lUT1yAKUj-WSWMK8LLBw9z77kP9nfsVbxqOuCIiGN3svrcEAEqGMdq07IS0zAmy5BYpWysRu9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="634" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3KKefkW9XClH-I9BJX5OuNQfTA6dQkXFqAfNzJc8qt2HoQsdprw9hzOOSBJtL0Sxe_0oUqkCB7D2lweJ8XgjEBww9f5FiF08f-pP2MRlrQlWdt6_lUT1yAKUj-WSWMK8LLBw9z77kP9nfsVbxqOuCIiGN3svrcEAEqGMdq07IS0zAmy5BYpWysRu9=w497-h401" width="497" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0yx9BXfw4TiRX_6uBLNgA1DA9-Sgs_-zY8MCFYbqA08j1B_FhKkqAUvWmZc6UrrNpJpenMizzLh_zUWtwmrGDPQA7NHIWdgHvp18o2YmIS7I-PzazODzMHmDTE9ATnWd4s3J_u_M8TP7MiynhfuOJ6ErDusDFM88H7CVdk_YgdrBeJshXo8iUPIiw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="482" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0yx9BXfw4TiRX_6uBLNgA1DA9-Sgs_-zY8MCFYbqA08j1B_FhKkqAUvWmZc6UrrNpJpenMizzLh_zUWtwmrGDPQA7NHIWdgHvp18o2YmIS7I-PzazODzMHmDTE9ATnWd4s3J_u_M8TP7MiynhfuOJ6ErDusDFM88H7CVdk_YgdrBeJshXo8iUPIiw=w291-h292" width="291" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkqLrpFiFPElzzotxhVrpbWI0H5tz9gUr6yv-Lu5c--h_YFN6ddKa7VNiM3_x8jyAFWgcTTeUigeuFEEmkJ28d5S4LXzKWHS5flP8Gxj4amKF8R06TFRD0l-RI8DSo9TEq5FffUOV0k1p-7uw2qfvdfNnBm98Il9F7j57OEvUPgQrIyPfrPtVgs4FW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="396" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkqLrpFiFPElzzotxhVrpbWI0H5tz9gUr6yv-Lu5c--h_YFN6ddKa7VNiM3_x8jyAFWgcTTeUigeuFEEmkJ28d5S4LXzKWHS5flP8Gxj4amKF8R06TFRD0l-RI8DSo9TEq5FffUOV0k1p-7uw2qfvdfNnBm98Il9F7j57OEvUPgQrIyPfrPtVgs4FW=w262-h295" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.75pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">How did you develop your style of
painting? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 3.15pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 3.15pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.15pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">While growing up, my family moved
through different agricultural stations. I got fascinated by women, the way they carry their child on
their back, the way they carry the basket on their head. At the same time, I was learning in the books
about Masai women with long necks. This influenced me to draw
women with long </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">necks and large
eyes. I got attracted to the colorful market when I used to follow my mom in the market. Attracted to those colors, I began to experiment
with crayons. Now when I sit back and reflect,
I feel it was divine guidance. In art school we are taught to paint in a certain way. Certain colors
when put together they clash. But I decided on
not mixing the colors and keeping it raw to keep the vibrancy in my paintings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 3.15pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 3.15pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.15pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9NuWmf221MQ-7CMbolK1cGAmbvWJCpkp7pv3Ql8MhE05uv-UoeoWTW-D9h5RbeGae_JmGhNmhFegvNXKOHqvWRsBzscy7K-dnwaAESZYlIJwbC5iwOAfWGOWH8qd4TEEX4iwN1FU_YaGUCqXBksRGLrryUQ-C6BeutYWMJaMLz8dM0qL8FuY6z11G" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="603" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9NuWmf221MQ-7CMbolK1cGAmbvWJCpkp7pv3Ql8MhE05uv-UoeoWTW-D9h5RbeGae_JmGhNmhFegvNXKOHqvWRsBzscy7K-dnwaAESZYlIJwbC5iwOAfWGOWH8qd4TEEX4iwN1FU_YaGUCqXBksRGLrryUQ-C6BeutYWMJaMLz8dM0qL8FuY6z11G=w440-h377" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .4pt; margin-right: 2.75pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 2.75pt 0cm 0.4pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">In these art schools you are taught to paint in a specific
way and some artists do create the works in
that way, the works that sell. Is that a determining factor in your creativity?
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: -.3pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt -0.3pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">To some extent I will say yes. I
come from a </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">well-to-do family, had a good education but my father was a disciplined man who believed that after a certain age you need to take care of your finances. So, in my quest
to be able to take care of myself, I developed
a habit of doing good artworks that will sell well, though it was quite difficult in those days. I visited many places to see the art like The Loom gallery and the
National Museum. In those days, Ambassador hotel now Movenpick allowed
us to exhibit on their compound. I tried to sell
my works there and earn pocket money for
myself. At that time, I had just started the textural work. I developed this
style and showed it for the first time at
Ambassador Hotel and all my works got sold and that was a lot of money. That’s
when I told myself that this is what I want to continue doing but my dad wanted me to pursue economics. For a long
period, we were not cordial with each other as
he wasn't aware when I applied to art school.
But I was determined and knew that art was my future and it paid well. My
passion was to create things and I was glad that I could paint. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .45pt; margin-right: 3.45pt; margin-top: 8.6pt; margin: 8.6pt 3.45pt 0cm 0.45pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.35pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Then I started reading about Van
Gogh, Picasso and others and they influenced me </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">to a great extent. I started adopting them in an African setting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .35pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.7pt; margin: 8.7pt 0cm 0cm 0.35pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">So that’s how you navigated
through the art world? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 12.65pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 12.65pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Yes. I would show my works at
places and also to some people individually</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">. Sometimes people would ask
for me at the exhibitions to see more of my new works. This encouraged me to
create more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 12.65pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 12.65pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 12.65pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 12.65pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBychDE9bNYQ5OW_uaJHSrwbk9vukPKu2mQSQvFra8spkrA0ipS5bL-c44Lgq_UFXomdQFTGK9StKxPfHifqWAaeJ82eqpfhyLzGc-aUsLLPAopxU0vdZp8BguqNQwfHVaApIk2wxn2ZmX_UtS0NQg3lVmLKyL997z-naqm6R7V3EUMtTKngYWfCtC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="552" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBychDE9bNYQ5OW_uaJHSrwbk9vukPKu2mQSQvFra8spkrA0ipS5bL-c44Lgq_UFXomdQFTGK9StKxPfHifqWAaeJ82eqpfhyLzGc-aUsLLPAopxU0vdZp8BguqNQwfHVaApIk2wxn2ZmX_UtS0NQg3lVmLKyL997z-naqm6R7V3EUMtTKngYWfCtC=w408-h510" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhthuae20_OxydXpjijwK-T3vg1Ve4ShRtZt1tKXaGMlqD7yIUpUYN7PLaIxq7ZY9KInXxYDDOOcOwOjmXgE_-oe2Sv6SbNwzJYHgkLsdPUfTGCk8H5eLoMf0fEpbVeidBdkQwNdrUHxQRkKhsUlPaVIqUkIv8smGUy1jvPrw4YxAk5ozoilKVcMVRE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="544" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhthuae20_OxydXpjijwK-T3vg1Ve4ShRtZt1tKXaGMlqD7yIUpUYN7PLaIxq7ZY9KInXxYDDOOcOwOjmXgE_-oe2Sv6SbNwzJYHgkLsdPUfTGCk8H5eLoMf0fEpbVeidBdkQwNdrUHxQRkKhsUlPaVIqUkIv8smGUy1jvPrw4YxAk5ozoilKVcMVRE=w393-h390" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .1pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 6.55pt; margin: 6.55pt 0cm 0cm 0.1pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">You call </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">yourself a contemporary traditionalist, may I ask the reason behind this
title? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 6.15pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 6.15pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I didn’t give myself this title.
Each time I was interviewed they would say I </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">paint
contemporary themes but in traditional settings like festivals, musical events etc., so I thought it’s a good way to put myself forth and it is true to my way
of painting. I am an artist who normally paints
traditional things in modern settings unlike some artists who paint in a
very naïve traditional way, not looking at the
influence of modern adaptations in society. I
look at everything in a contemporary setting. Who is going to record it
as it is now? That’s my approach. Somebody did it in
the past and somebody will do it in future,
I am recording now. The contemporary is relative to the situation
I live in now. I am painting the culture as it erodes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .1pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.1pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Are you looking at, reading or
listening to music to fuel your work? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: .45pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 0.45pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I used to read a lot of books but
now I don’t get time due to commissions, functions to attend and travel. If I </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">can't read, I watch documentaries
and fashion shows. As far as possible, I try to get
myself updated with what is happening around me. Our society is very vibrant
with colorful activities, events, colorful settings and experiences
that people go through. All the activities happening around are registered in
my mind. While painting I get influenced by
a whole lot of things that take place in
society. Whatever I see gets recorded in my mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: .45pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 0.45pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXbP0RXDJEeVs9sHjMobOg_jMC5sVRq2sey44HW_f8DgQHOxCa8qsWtD3xadajZtNfkkZSi0ka0SsVlDnjJdGj6SjQLxxLFKYsVPyAbivjpktIlMEJaVu9JV1xZ56lBMkSHqF0gO4YXZowrwl4_oV49F3ucd6gh_IZ_jo2gWTxhE3kjZi5jAuES3m2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="944" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXbP0RXDJEeVs9sHjMobOg_jMC5sVRq2sey44HW_f8DgQHOxCa8qsWtD3xadajZtNfkkZSi0ka0SsVlDnjJdGj6SjQLxxLFKYsVPyAbivjpktIlMEJaVu9JV1xZ56lBMkSHqF0gO4YXZowrwl4_oV49F3ucd6gh_IZ_jo2gWTxhE3kjZi5jAuES3m2=w534-h411" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .4pt; margin-right: 2.2pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 2.2pt 0cm 0.4pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 2.85pt;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Do you sketch whenever you visit the places and see the activities
happening there? How will you describe the subject matter? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 1.85pt; margin-top: 8.7pt; margin: 8.7pt 1.85pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">As I said everything is recorded in my mind. Sometimes I
take </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">photos for my reference. We were taught to
do sketching when in school, but</span> <span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I got bored
at some point. I have a mind that records, so when I come back from places, I start
painting. I like to create that immediate
feeling. Sketching is done in the mind. When I stand back and look at the
initial brush strokes, I see colors, forms in
a geometric way, in a calculated mathematical
setting. On my canvas through the colorful brushstrokes, now I see the wooden stool in the market, the human
figures etc., all in either vertical or horizontal form. That’s how my mind
works. You see as the eyes tell you and the
mind registers. This is how I work. Every artist has a way of looking at
things and that’s why art and music should not be a
competition. Everybody has a way of telling
his/her story. I tell in my contemporary traditional way. Contemporary will
tell you that I am not living in the books and I am flexible. My formula for
painting is to keep observing. When I apply brush strokes,
some naïve person will first see it as color
strokes but my mind is coding these strokes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 1.85pt; margin-top: 8.7pt; margin: 8.7pt 1.85pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Now we are coming to
the process of your painting. Kindly continue. It's very interesting. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Yes, you start with the </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">colors and start looking at it in positive and negative forms. Colors are rampantly placed and then I start seeing images from
it. What I want to see, I make it happen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fHzEzGTO3APxqFvgILkXS_TFtCMcDWsuq0dEfmwGcPjvovgFcNxAdflWatXqMv3IxeT_39bPxpYGsztqHkigmU2GPZJ5773_G5Quq4v3p8kOjkAkRBNccS5xvIrcYxYfHCsl1Q3e9hmhsHdKub9_uuon9_iP3g-xd67G4K-jYYakVSGAPUi2yUht" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="858" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fHzEzGTO3APxqFvgILkXS_TFtCMcDWsuq0dEfmwGcPjvovgFcNxAdflWatXqMv3IxeT_39bPxpYGsztqHkigmU2GPZJ5773_G5Quq4v3p8kOjkAkRBNccS5xvIrcYxYfHCsl1Q3e9hmhsHdKub9_uuon9_iP3g-xd67G4K-jYYakVSGAPUi2yUht=w574-h434" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.75pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I read that you limit your </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">color palette with
only 3 primary colors, do you still do that? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .45pt; margin-right: 3.3pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 3.3pt 0cm 0.45pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.45pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I decided to move away from too
much yellow and </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">use a subdued
palette, a pastel approach. I am not always predictable in terms of using
primary colors in limited forms. I shift between
the primary and secondary palette. I don’t want my
paintings to be boring and predictable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .45pt; margin-right: 3.3pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 3.3pt 0cm 0.45pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.45pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFiLU7Bnmymb7bquqIsr0Bsd2Iui3IIrtKWcccC3ai0h20BLvTuG1rU9wgeJ-A-23kVXGLHHjxhRCso5VakrM50JmEaSgRPV5I2BZD1xxKzroJjSGJyjDeN9HHPMAORuxAyNmzl4OUa_JYr2az399xo0umyzTvEe2tjzfWFLeDJsgInypc3JsZgtl4" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><img alt="" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="419" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFiLU7Bnmymb7bquqIsr0Bsd2Iui3IIrtKWcccC3ai0h20BLvTuG1rU9wgeJ-A-23kVXGLHHjxhRCso5VakrM50JmEaSgRPV5I2BZD1xxKzroJjSGJyjDeN9HHPMAORuxAyNmzl4OUa_JYr2az399xo0umyzTvEe2tjzfWFLeDJsgInypc3JsZgtl4=w278-h327" width="278" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGuQ8XA3G640y-hiFOwoBQGDVOw43r4nFZiqj75PC_Cowm2mqIt1YooiHoBFV8_h5eReKBF5ce6_b3cMQjlZ47I8yB0KhngZPusXBvyIwoNCSxhOv8sDkNQAakvvm0eFYunYbAdOSdSQbVcWcBLb1QUAwzPMRNGRqu74Kl6CocyZ6V7e0HtdTnDYzp" style="clear: left; display: inline; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="463" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGuQ8XA3G640y-hiFOwoBQGDVOw43r4nFZiqj75PC_Cowm2mqIt1YooiHoBFV8_h5eReKBF5ce6_b3cMQjlZ47I8yB0KhngZPusXBvyIwoNCSxhOv8sDkNQAakvvm0eFYunYbAdOSdSQbVcWcBLb1QUAwzPMRNGRqu74Kl6CocyZ6V7e0HtdTnDYzp=w306-h331" width="306" /></a></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /><br /></span><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">In how many days do you finish a
painting?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 13.5pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.15pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Sometimes painting can take 4
months until </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">it's finally done. The large ones can
sometimes take 5 years to complete. My mind
keeps coding the color strokes on that canvas every now and then but the smaller ones I can finish in 48 hours.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.35pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">When do you think that a painting
is finished? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">At </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">times people come
to buy a painting which is still in its initial state. It is appealing to them
as</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;"> t</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">here is harmony in the painting.</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;"> I</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">t will look complete when framed but for me the idea of
composition is not yet complete. Because I find in my </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">colors</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;"> some shapes that will give meaning to the painting. But
people like to buy it due to the abstract form of it. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;"> </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">One cannot say it is complete until </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">it's</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;"> signed. I have made a mistake of overworking during a </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-indent: 2.4pt;">commissioned work and my work was rejected by
the client as they didn’t like it. So, if sometimes people like to buy the
painting as it is, I do not touch the painting again.</span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 21.85pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 21.85pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.65pt;"><br /><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 12.65pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 12.65pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;">
<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3iyDw3KWuZjf08KMhA_UwBD6K6ukE1TKUL3oQtr3FVov03xwcDuUaO5eL9H3dFgnqqJuvVcK8GMKNlZzpdDapETWaNtvWqV9iGq__Q1YT089GFE_1PGOM0BWaXNotZua0UPC0uXNBCZkusYTVE_HFpwYiy4UE9acJkQystDXkMmPoqGlXPAvXzEf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="715" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3iyDw3KWuZjf08KMhA_UwBD6K6ukE1TKUL3oQtr3FVov03xwcDuUaO5eL9H3dFgnqqJuvVcK8GMKNlZzpdDapETWaNtvWqV9iGq__Q1YT089GFE_1PGOM0BWaXNotZua0UPC0uXNBCZkusYTVE_HFpwYiy4UE9acJkQystDXkMmPoqGlXPAvXzEf=w467-h433" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.65pt; margin: 8.65pt 0cm 0cm 0.75pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Do you work on multiple canvases
at the same time? Do you work in series? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 17.4pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 17.4pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">am quite busy with deadlines, commissions and travels. So, in order to not waste much time, I work on multiple
canvases. Depending on my mood I can work at different times of the day. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Yes, I do work in series. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.6pt; margin: 8.6pt 0cm 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .1pt; margin-right: 16.35pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 16.35pt 0cm 0.1pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">You are a studio-based artist,
what does a physical space mean for your process and how much time do you spend
in the studio?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .3pt; margin-right: 29.2pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 29.2pt 0cm 0.3pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.6pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I work in</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">side the
studio as well as outside. When in the studio I am protected from natural things like mosquitoes, rain,
sun etc. I can also listen to the music
when I am indoors, so it depends whether I paint
inside or outside the studio. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.75pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Have you ever had to deal with
rejection or have you ever given up? </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">And how do you tackle it? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 16.35pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 16.35pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I still face rejection. During commissions,
for reasons like budget, or the client didn’t like it or the painting is not
fitting in the environment. There </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">was a time when
nobody came to my exhibition except my family. There are so many experiences I
have gone through but every step I learn and move on. I overcame the challenges. I am humble enough to say that I make
mistakes and I cannot always have my own way. I work in an environment where
there is healthy competition. So you have to
find your space and have to live in a situation where you love your passion and
at the same time you admire other people. For me, every challenge is always a
learning process. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .1pt; margin-right: 13.8pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 13.8pt 0cm 0.1pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Artists of your generation worked
very hard, with dedication unlike some young artists. What </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">do you say about
it? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 5.0pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 5pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 2.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">The upcoming generation is into
that type of painting like American painter Kehinde who is best known for
portraits in the traditional settings of Old Master painting. They have adopted
this style because </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">it sells in several thousands. Collectors are looking at that type
of art and so the younger generation is copying this style and making
money. But you cannot blame them as the economy
in Ghana is very challenging. They want short cuts for success and this trend is reflecting on lack of patience, eagerness to make it quickly. Life
has become very fast paced and they don’t have
patience to establish themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 5.0pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 5pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 2.4pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .5pt; margin-right: 12.65pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 12.65pt 0cm 0.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.3pt;">
<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh62NoXbWAAwMmkk_YFAjrO977_qfsh938L8yJZbaMCwn8RfyvA5L8GfMbE3IbUmpMfbepeL362IHRaZvFEB4QOHk4cq8trreH2zNlxob2AuHH4PYSAhWj3XGLVIKIGFfX1hbx-UwC7xQQvkn1719g6YTQcb3YAJssPlbduzSeTLIVNKqyuA-PwQuNS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="413" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh62NoXbWAAwMmkk_YFAjrO977_qfsh938L8yJZbaMCwn8RfyvA5L8GfMbE3IbUmpMfbepeL362IHRaZvFEB4QOHk4cq8trreH2zNlxob2AuHH4PYSAhWj3XGLVIKIGFfX1hbx-UwC7xQQvkn1719g6YTQcb3YAJssPlbduzSeTLIVNKqyuA-PwQuNS=w299-h399" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV--JBZwfiFKgTj4Uamb4MVxaoNm37HmbE-GIh2kGnc66aY-uNVjGgMO5Uy5acqTxAPGYq8LQKedn7-Iz63PwgtsxqbdEjYFs3Spm5ignt2m-aMkX2ajWjbuu_p3XZ6b-PgQUfq3AmKV7y81YuFgfLss3n_GgDcdgdDq6cN_ERvxKWapm73eoMebje" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="413" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV--JBZwfiFKgTj4Uamb4MVxaoNm37HmbE-GIh2kGnc66aY-uNVjGgMO5Uy5acqTxAPGYq8LQKedn7-Iz63PwgtsxqbdEjYFs3Spm5ignt2m-aMkX2ajWjbuu_p3XZ6b-PgQUfq3AmKV7y81YuFgfLss3n_GgDcdgdDq6cN_ERvxKWapm73eoMebje=w299-h397" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 5.0pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 5pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 2.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Images from Larry Sir’s recent exhibition “Facades”<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 5.0pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 5pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 2.4pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .25pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.25pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">What are your thoughts on the
developing art scene in Ghana? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .45pt; margin-right: .5pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 0.5pt 0cm 0.45pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">In the post-colonial
period, visual art wasn’t the official way of projecting ourselves in the
outside world, it was mainly through performing arts. Now the collection has become sophisticated. Country is spearheading the
trend of the new face of art. There is dynamism. Artists like Ibrahim Mahama and
some young artists are into more of visual dialogues through their
installations, questioning society and the studio type of painting. People are
asking what’s new and they will provide what’s new. It's more of a dialogue
between work and society. It’s happening, people are noticing art. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .45pt; margin-right: 17.15pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 17.15pt 0cm 0.45pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.25pt;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">(There was a pile of shoes of Larry Sir. He mentioned that he has
a passion </span></b><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">for
collecting a variety of shoes and he says that is
also a type of installation).</span></b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 1.7pt; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 1.7pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.1pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">When people see this pile, they
start questioning and that’s how the dialogue starts. Now they have forgotten
the canvas, and are thinking of form, space and the arrangement. </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">That's the new form of art. Art is more into the design part of work. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 3.3pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 3.3pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Do you think that Ghana has enough
infrastructure to support the talent produced here? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .2pt; margin-right: 3.15pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 3.15pt 0cm 0.2pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">My answer is no. We have always </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">mourned
this fact and have tried in our own ways and on different platforms, to bring this issue up
for the powers to listen. Because of our economic situation, when it
comes to art, the level of thinking is not
sophisticated. We haven’t come to the realization that art can be a place to
study aesthetics and can be an appreciation of
who we are in terms of identity. Our research
shows us that there is not enough infrastructure to confine our treasures to
showcase what we as people have endeavored. We need a space where tourists can see the things made in Ghana. Ghana is the largest country to
produce cocoa but we don’t even have a cocoa museum. We have enough versatile production of products like Kente
and Stools, to create enough money to run the country. We haven't
realized how much potential Africa</span> <span face="Calibri, sans-serif">has in art but all we think is about comfort and greed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.65pt; margin: 8.65pt 0cm 0cm 0.75pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Have you ever thought of doing art
practice outside Ghana? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .85pt; margin-right: 5.0pt; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 5pt 0cm 0.85pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: 0.05pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I did </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">have
an opportunity but the longest I can stay is 4-6
months. I have a growing family and I have to be here with them so my stay is
limited. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .25pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.25pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">What do you think of Art Fairs and
Residencies? Have you participated in any of these? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Yes, I love Art Fairs</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">. Fairs have a lot
of variety under one umbrella showcasing intelligent works. I have participated
in a few Fairs. Residencies help to bring out a different aspect of you and
your work. You are free to think only
about art and your work. I did a residency in Vermont, got an opportunity in Jamaica and in Italy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcjOYHOMGukYSGPA2hP4ysh_x9AacbM88c3HGRaGWM_H5BU6KpvBqxTYXFr8vSMamvUjIFZQ1EycRLq13tgOvvVWh1X7JTMHh0-QnJijaSJmuh-xaugcBF6kRiqpTRNzm9n_PKf50y4_81FpnymIUxXwW8EVstLGVFLs5Ra8rzY10XSZShClJxHsVI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="602" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcjOYHOMGukYSGPA2hP4ysh_x9AacbM88c3HGRaGWM_H5BU6KpvBqxTYXFr8vSMamvUjIFZQ1EycRLq13tgOvvVWh1X7JTMHh0-QnJijaSJmuh-xaugcBF6kRiqpTRNzm9n_PKf50y4_81FpnymIUxXwW8EVstLGVFLs5Ra8rzY10XSZShClJxHsVI=w457-h483" width="457" /></a></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">With Larry Sir at his exhibition
titled “Facades”, at Artist Alliance Gallery, Accra, Ghana<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .25pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.25pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">What are upcoming projects? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .95pt; margin-right: 1.05pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.05pt 0cm 0.95pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I have upcoming exhibitions in Spain, Morocco and if
everything goes well </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">in the USA as well. Sometimes
I go for the openings while sometimes I send the works. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .25pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.5pt; margin: 8.5pt 0cm 0cm 0.25pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">What will be your piece of advice
for the upcoming artists in Ghana? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .95pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 0cm 0cm 0.95pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">I would like to give 3 advices </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">to the
younger generation: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 18.55pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 10.25pt; margin: 10.25pt 0cm 0cm 18.55pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Sans Symbols";">• </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">They have to be disciplined. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 18.55pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.1pt; margin: 2.1pt 0cm 0cm 18.55pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Sans Symbols";">• </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">They have to love what they are doing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 18.55pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.25pt; margin: 2.25pt 0cm 0cm 18.55pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Sans Symbols";">• </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">They have to work consistently. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .05pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.55pt; margin: 9.55pt 0cm 0cm 0.05pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Thank you for your precious time,
Larry Sir. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .95pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 32.1pt; margin: 32.1pt 0cm 0cm 0.95pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Born in Accra, Ghana in 1956, Larry Otoo lives and works
in Accra, Ghana.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 109%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: .15pt; margin-right: 1.75pt; margin-top: 9.65pt; margin: 9.65pt 1.75pt 0cm 0.15pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;">
<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p></div><br /><br /><p></p><b><u><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18pt;"></span></u></b><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-46570908156360496192023-01-03T22:05:00.002-08:002023-01-03T22:13:36.800-08:00Pics from 2022....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p>Here are some pics from my Co-curated show "The Unspoken" which took place in March 2022 at Poona Western Club. The show ran for 3 days with almost 70 artists participating in various types of art genres like Poetry, classical dance, music , workshops along with Paintings, installations and sculptures.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0Afn8tyDS97O2Y030nXTTEC0oGsMFxWw0Ho2thG49jQwB3wP6Xolbi6i0K00dncdNKOgbjMp-uhjrt9QMXXpItqV3Ui4M2_1bImdLbL50d6QKV0i9f8IcX9VkKjsFlGz3_pkplv84bov2_jUqe9oPbJQ7ub21XeXQqNsZLlym9shibeMYlzQf5W8/s4032/20220321_154422.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0Afn8tyDS97O2Y030nXTTEC0oGsMFxWw0Ho2thG49jQwB3wP6Xolbi6i0K00dncdNKOgbjMp-uhjrt9QMXXpItqV3Ui4M2_1bImdLbL50d6QKV0i9f8IcX9VkKjsFlGz3_pkplv84bov2_jUqe9oPbJQ7ub21XeXQqNsZLlym9shibeMYlzQf5W8/s320/20220321_154422.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe23IPmuFiNYgiLmyCwjNHrY0T5RtI9vJ0q--WsSAJGGWvTNBf2iiWXv-ZVIozrBEbhjEdzurkE7mtxn3U6fVq90-6eKgjlvuLJxQU1bBKmJKmCi3yTgP3uLQFXf9QDGOOs4HXMiah4W2VS-q1flrS_O7BC5uqYZhdDIVqHhFbraflF9WVRJNtAtKd/s320/20220320_184950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-71062610891416455382023-01-01T09:29:00.001-08:002023-01-01T09:29:12.216-08:00New Year 2023......by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> Returning here after a long long long gap of almost a year. </p><p>2022 was very satisfying and busy like previous years. To sum up the events , the year started with achieving First Woman's Global Icons award. Co-curated a show in March which was followed by a huge loss as my Mom passed away in April. Took a little time to come out of this grievance. Was selected for an Art Residency by artist and curator Raju Sutar and Vaishali Oak. Had a show In November, curated by Raju Sutar , where I created a site specific installation. Participating with me were the same group members from the Residency. Though the show was postponed and I couldn't attend it as I had already travelled to Ghana. But thanks to our curator and the participating friends that my installation was up and quite popular as was told by my friends. </p><p>Stayed in Accra, Ghana for 2 months and the stay was very fulfilling. Did studio visits of senior contemporary artists which I will posting very soon. I am sure you all will enjoy the Ghanaian contemporary art. Met old artist friends. It was fun catching up with them. Attended various exhibitions. All in all it was artful 2 months that I spent in Ghana.</p><p>I will soon will be posting all the pics of various events, starting with the Gold Icon Award.</p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>With Gratitude, I wish to take you all in the New Year 2023, a year in which you cherish the past year's memories. <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva;"> Happy New Year 2023.</span></b></h4>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-72997452229834384522022-01-11T22:23:00.003-08:002022-01-11T22:23:15.468-08:00'Secret Garden' series....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> Here is another from the series 'SECRET GARDEN'</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9Jd9HC8XnNSOexhETtE9YtQI3BOSj6jWkbWHn3FWRKDgdLEWGzFM30HcvC31ZrLigSo8G8ZydkIr3rhsSr0ANruRLbDEiH3ncIOsKmmEtxmvRRWclVePJC7GrBJ10Q--04Iu3HbCH2NU4eEYA1LWiJkeMXl3jdvputvdFu6Nt-hwcAL-R0weN2IoU=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="800" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9Jd9HC8XnNSOexhETtE9YtQI3BOSj6jWkbWHn3FWRKDgdLEWGzFM30HcvC31ZrLigSo8G8ZydkIr3rhsSr0ANruRLbDEiH3ncIOsKmmEtxmvRRWclVePJC7GrBJ10Q--04Iu3HbCH2NU4eEYA1LWiJkeMXl3jdvputvdFu6Nt-hwcAL-R0weN2IoU=w400-h391" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2'x2', mixed media on canvas</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-2316613249440289932022-01-09T22:32:00.006-08:002022-01-09T22:32:34.234-08:00'SECRET GARDEN'.....an abstract series by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> Here are some of my paintings from the series 'Secret Garden'...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3xXa1r8KDnEoSPFmpA393THqZGY64K_eWnTlSx81hQ5ZuBWFSx5aqCJk_5ByHwA51kZyMvU-yTKf4cwV5nZnngsdIuxWlgCVXWJwv75LAHjr-Ya186tqOuMYpTzdJl9xLpkqcVgWkEp4KtsSizfk0xNGFwxFRARICQJTaBVDl2coTIayKqFSzjcBa=s824" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3xXa1r8KDnEoSPFmpA393THqZGY64K_eWnTlSx81hQ5ZuBWFSx5aqCJk_5ByHwA51kZyMvU-yTKf4cwV5nZnngsdIuxWlgCVXWJwv75LAHjr-Ya186tqOuMYpTzdJl9xLpkqcVgWkEp4KtsSizfk0xNGFwxFRARICQJTaBVDl2coTIayKqFSzjcBa=w389-h400" width="389" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNWoN9Sytv9ufQk0aqDlgeSroV-FLdU4Ca3fplFz6BPiZ5TEH2-0FYcQwOeUsEHC8vc2nWI6Fyz4G9nVkNy9lZD71CENbXXJIjMit66XLojaGqHhmvcyptP1d8dy7SE5GbS9WNAYqCgwUDWhf4O8mrWyFFRGmnaf5cvZfNIVTKrLc5rMd8LGwGK4dc=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="800" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNWoN9Sytv9ufQk0aqDlgeSroV-FLdU4Ca3fplFz6BPiZ5TEH2-0FYcQwOeUsEHC8vc2nWI6Fyz4G9nVkNy9lZD71CENbXXJIjMit66XLojaGqHhmvcyptP1d8dy7SE5GbS9WNAYqCgwUDWhf4O8mrWyFFRGmnaf5cvZfNIVTKrLc5rMd8LGwGK4dc=w400-h393" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Both are mixed media on canvas and 2'x2' in size.</p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-13890523559930563412022-01-06T05:44:00.005-08:002022-01-06T05:44:57.161-08:00First Woman's GLOBAL ART ICONS Gold Award ......by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> In my last post I mentioned about my participation in <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the virtual exhibition "India's First Woman's Art Fair" organized by Art Awareness Foundation and World Art Fair. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I am very happy and proud to share the good news with you all that I received 'First Woman's GLOBAL ART ICONS" </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">GOLD AWARD. Here is the certificate:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy4yOQNlVSvE0TWcJmN_OIDS2gmJXTLhUCbEZcmK4qdFLO6ffw-d5ekUo_Pr3sa6mVjh0ithOExI-Ju3HrPrNmaHyMiVO-3asBh3P8QCPdTrTDPK9_WYSdir49xoOxcrE7oAXE30NYIA_ERPMyN_GgeWDMbZTLOchs38jidVY-VlP6eZ191H_fmLNV=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1024" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy4yOQNlVSvE0TWcJmN_OIDS2gmJXTLhUCbEZcmK4qdFLO6ffw-d5ekUo_Pr3sa6mVjh0ithOExI-Ju3HrPrNmaHyMiVO-3asBh3P8QCPdTrTDPK9_WYSdir49xoOxcrE7oAXE30NYIA_ERPMyN_GgeWDMbZTLOchs38jidVY-VlP6eZ191H_fmLNV=w400-h283" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-72114993551618622182021-12-12T21:20:00.003-08:002021-12-12T21:20:18.015-08:00"India's First Woman's Art Fair".....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> I had been quite busy last two months and my precious blog left neglected. We had our big festival of lights, Diwali but before that I completed 8 mixed media paintings which I had to submit for a virtual art fair. Then travelled to Netherlands to attend Graduation ceremony of my younger daughter. Coming back got busy with my house painting. We are still in the process right now but today I found a quite place in my room to post . </p><p>I got selected for the virtual exhibition "India's First Woman's Art Fair" organized by Art Awareness Foundation and World Art Fair. Here is a glimpse of my paintings in the exhibition and also a link : </p><p><a href="https://firstwomansartfair.com/portfolio/manisha-vedpathak/">https://firstwomansartfair.com/portfolio/manisha-vedpathak/</a><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq44VCf5s9F42cdaaMCA5TDIpZf5w79pWRaprSVkmim0TLSPWIGlaCBYN_WCmsDM0wN1JL0yPl6mQFVYtozBMCCIXCms2TR8dcAZe9k4V7hlh3kKcBGVHtADppae908hj7QCSq2Ri2WE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq44VCf5s9F42cdaaMCA5TDIpZf5w79pWRaprSVkmim0TLSPWIGlaCBYN_WCmsDM0wN1JL0yPl6mQFVYtozBMCCIXCms2TR8dcAZe9k4V7hlh3kKcBGVHtADppae908hj7QCSq2Ri2WE/w300-h400/image.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPOpzpmtinb9K4xYJb4vDSAMh7QdlkTvh_uszJXLaOrPJIBOsqC0DitO4hqBuZr7MEUGqquKxBSwXUc_k3d1JCEybMSXZMm9cU-QiCfIw5PYD7WR01Uk1PR8b7i7KtGj1ZEW4O55OzhY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPOpzpmtinb9K4xYJb4vDSAMh7QdlkTvh_uszJXLaOrPJIBOsqC0DitO4hqBuZr7MEUGqquKxBSwXUc_k3d1JCEybMSXZMm9cU-QiCfIw5PYD7WR01Uk1PR8b7i7KtGj1ZEW4O55OzhY/w300-h400/image.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the paintings in this series are mixed media works. Stay tuned to see more of this mixed media works .Do visit my art page and would appreciate your precious feedback. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy the day!</div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-26914386560075644982021-09-26T23:32:00.003-07:002021-09-26T23:32:59.626-07:00Connections....mixededia abstract by Indian artist Manisha Vedpqthak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t26tlVD4u6Vv3GgS47pfiV3oz8I4iMCDUtn6dwcbVhpNd9-VWJADeDn3grbtnRJScGJCLQON3NN2Hg-BSROvFa0R5eQw-kXx-Z_5gV3f8bg8mXbIJYGN9KWdf5pG4zK2YHsve08L6AE/s2048/20210919_115329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t26tlVD4u6Vv3GgS47pfiV3oz8I4iMCDUtn6dwcbVhpNd9-VWJADeDn3grbtnRJScGJCLQON3NN2Hg-BSROvFa0R5eQw-kXx-Z_5gV3f8bg8mXbIJYGN9KWdf5pG4zK2YHsve08L6AE/s320/20210919_115329.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3orLypa11qLbV8n6VEb9z_UPXIhCDUB-P0R4BT2pCG7X5lMMfczzpa881k4XOMaZUrIazntpjfP1K8mDksCeLxOGf0JlFYffodZFczq6YHLhzCkAH4DqpMnw1Nob3vdWgaWLDmy52Vsc/s2048/20210913_070004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="2048" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3orLypa11qLbV8n6VEb9z_UPXIhCDUB-P0R4BT2pCG7X5lMMfczzpa881k4XOMaZUrIazntpjfP1K8mDksCeLxOGf0JlFYffodZFczq6YHLhzCkAH4DqpMnw1Nob3vdWgaWLDmy52Vsc/s320/20210913_070004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPYVITAu6KqmxrVrCHuUFC8FO5aTCFceJ1yv7HW15fU_NXPy2PSx19yv8PRTvETRtcCZWuvJopyyhlQRW3zIQ3LoH-wB4Yuf8fJIXJN2aHvzGSbQTfQE2iDqhFiMN5RncxPBRLzGKzng/s2048/20210912_074711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPYVITAu6KqmxrVrCHuUFC8FO5aTCFceJ1yv7HW15fU_NXPy2PSx19yv8PRTvETRtcCZWuvJopyyhlQRW3zIQ3LoH-wB4Yuf8fJIXJN2aHvzGSbQTfQE2iDqhFiMN5RncxPBRLzGKzng/s320/20210912_074711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"Connections" , mixed media on paper<p></p><p>Connecting the bits and pieces.</p><p> These are few of my sketchbook exercises which I really enjoyed.</p><p><br /></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-76628588534411992452021-09-04T00:23:00.002-07:002021-09-04T00:30:24.830-07:00Abstracts on acrylic/oil paper.....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyVLBuxWapiopDuiqLgBI-2_38VAaBRIMZBPtwDau-9H-sLKrIX1kUUoiMYbj0T7i-wKAHRSa0V4KrOGxKJIw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> I have been painting abstracts on paper in between my new found interest ,mixed media. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">☺<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxwduo7JOAujL79nrBVELYmbDjIh1UXppPBuRtgPWha4wG_qwAeaoklkKn51W7YTSZT63SEHBNUKfhdiU-Ccw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-65341175455120105382021-08-31T00:33:00.001-07:002021-08-31T00:33:14.678-07:00New found interest.....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak <p> Hi all. Though I promised of posting my works regularly , couldn't keep the promise due my new found interest, mixed media art. I spending more time in creating these art works on paper and on canvas and want explore more. I somehow managed to post on Instagram. </p><p>Do follow me on Instagram. Here is my insta handle: vedpathakmanisha</p><p>Here are some of my mixed media works:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwJLskjGnxRx51Gu_ChMo2Nnf5sYxtZqg0dbmSiY8730D3WQNIvhP7YcUpkF7Eo-vHWfZHaXUxzQF2JksLsTXsF6oognIc2uMLSooWLIIL4jOkOafcA6nIYIPfex7NT4MbkP6DhQ_-BE/s4032/20210817_101954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwJLskjGnxRx51Gu_ChMo2Nnf5sYxtZqg0dbmSiY8730D3WQNIvhP7YcUpkF7Eo-vHWfZHaXUxzQF2JksLsTXsF6oognIc2uMLSooWLIIL4jOkOafcA6nIYIPfex7NT4MbkP6DhQ_-BE/s320/20210817_101954.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwMh9vM4f_hSxb2rRNLTpRQ9EmR9dsPzRxl3VmPBsIyBIvS9JyLq3z2zcdX7XpZkqkFRfp3tHzo3h8Qrw_qTGiaU3xLCWotjI1NVHaF9j665Qf7mDHT5YyK4IOs0gNx_2wp6-X6woD3k/s4032/20210817_103609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKS16xLu0bZNamrNwmUU7wraTp6yOYMcKUP-zV6goD411n0e-akDhEhe3Tr71NgCC1_LJ5YlnctpcdrhjUQMrQ0PdW7-lq4NktMbMlwpSnKIvS6BS5MyPituJvb9cdDWd4fax4qxhU4k/s2866/20210830_075236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2866" data-original-width="2699" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKS16xLu0bZNamrNwmUU7wraTp6yOYMcKUP-zV6goD411n0e-akDhEhe3Tr71NgCC1_LJ5YlnctpcdrhjUQMrQ0PdW7-lq4NktMbMlwpSnKIvS6BS5MyPituJvb9cdDWd4fax4qxhU4k/s320/20210830_075236.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Would love to read your comments on these artworks.</p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-58212781368479045722021-06-16T22:41:00.003-07:002021-06-16T22:41:24.381-07:00Spaces...by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I was making paper batik, the paper was torn while it was still wet. I was about to discard it but then thought that it will create a fantastic effect with spaces created in between. Hence decided to collage it on black paper and here is the fantastic work. I just love the texture batik creates. My colleague from Art Lane suggested the title. Would love to have comments on how you feel about this artwork.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtRtZkI0MfLJTqEF6aRs7enRZODTjX6602zeHFQgolVA5Tt0bnZN8iTmOO94W1PmgAx5KQQOSn9_6kQIORR6hn-2vF32O3kREl27JkfAT8JJM5ZEZXz_xHYMRIpc2NBzMck0eiq4fL6s/s1280/Spaces_paper-batik1-collage_Manisha-Vedpathak.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtRtZkI0MfLJTqEF6aRs7enRZODTjX6602zeHFQgolVA5Tt0bnZN8iTmOO94W1PmgAx5KQQOSn9_6kQIORR6hn-2vF32O3kREl27JkfAT8JJM5ZEZXz_xHYMRIpc2NBzMck0eiq4fL6s/w300-h400/Spaces_paper-batik1-collage_Manisha-Vedpathak.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Spaces"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd91BHy2rTxb0OfJyzAI-6Lsy9oNkjHhHEB6Ot5WZsjqxB1pWFg_lN1Fo9XGVER5zGQ9GdMEqPlG7Gprq7qbz0LhxkbQPXcVh7b5tqN9vEJPaNgY_2hkucT08Y8-M5XxF6U3tg5kg1ZFk/s656/Spaces_paper-batik2-collage_Manisha-Vedpathak.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="656" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd91BHy2rTxb0OfJyzAI-6Lsy9oNkjHhHEB6Ot5WZsjqxB1pWFg_lN1Fo9XGVER5zGQ9GdMEqPlG7Gprq7qbz0LhxkbQPXcVh7b5tqN9vEJPaNgY_2hkucT08Y8-M5XxF6U3tg5kg1ZFk/w400-h363/Spaces_paper-batik2-collage_Manisha-Vedpathak.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close up</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520364523314414667.post-79482155156490900612021-06-16T22:28:00.006-07:002021-06-16T22:30:31.696-07:00Online exhibition of World Art Fair....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak<p> <span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Online exhibition of World Art Fair displaying artworks of artists with Excellence award. I am one of the award achiever. This is only a video, to get a 3D experience of this exhibition , please visit the website:</span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></span><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://worldartfair.in/waf-excellence-awards-2</span></span></p><p><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Best seen on PC or laptop.</span></span></p><p><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigy52YbfVlKUtwV0rqQe0TxxzgU7FWfzIbwg5DvAs0lCUxPJM5zsVOhLW68IsmtqdzUZZEaoQuPunZIjLWx_LIn6ZZkFYDBGuy1abhvwXmqkcfLzNBbuyEE1RIEntulkjHpYoKUNN421U/s1280/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-17+at+10.54.53+AM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigy52YbfVlKUtwV0rqQe0TxxzgU7FWfzIbwg5DvAs0lCUxPJM5zsVOhLW68IsmtqdzUZZEaoQuPunZIjLWx_LIn6ZZkFYDBGuy1abhvwXmqkcfLzNBbuyEE1RIEntulkjHpYoKUNN421U/w400-h300/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-17+at+10.54.53+AM.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUaMX1oLrlQnwxgQRKdGT79njicwfMrNw0v0ep6C5E3bVpcNoOUy5CVb_4OWO-dy0F5y3-G3LGP551MllEeyOw43H1rKxqJwG6KwRcGmQPeXZPjDPQ0vZvA_ngqAv7JlG4MxrMbh2mtA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUaMX1oLrlQnwxgQRKdGT79njicwfMrNw0v0ep6C5E3bVpcNoOUy5CVb_4OWO-dy0F5y3-G3LGP551MllEeyOw43H1rKxqJwG6KwRcGmQPeXZPjDPQ0vZvA_ngqAv7JlG4MxrMbh2mtA/w400-h320/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Manisha Vedpathakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629863002953991833noreply@blogger.com0