Artist of the Diaspora - Fowokan George Kelly
Artist of the Black British Diaspora F.G. Kelly is one or
the many "Black British" artists who is working in the tradition
of the diaspora. Born in Jamaica, of African descent, he has
lived since childhood in England. He has travelled widely
in the Far East, Europe, America and in Africa. It was in
Nigeria, where he reconnected with the traditions of African
representation in the great historic centre of Yoruba culture,
the City of Benin George Kelly-Fowokan is also welcomes commissions
and further enquiries in regards to his current works in progress.
Well Placed are also happy to facilitate enquiries and request
for commissions ...
Website: www.fowokan.com
George Kelly-Fowokan may be contacted by E-mail: [email protected]
Work in progress
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Carriacou Woman
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He who holds the sword of retribution
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For Fowokan making art is an absorbing journey through the following questions:
- Is there a role for art in the traditional sense in our lives today?
- Is there a need for magic and rituals that mediate between what we have lost, and what we have become?
- Is the purpose of contemporary art to intercede between mankind and the forces of civilisation?
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