“From Bronze to Gold”

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Group exibition of four artists opens 13th Oct Rich Mix

Ever since the departure of the Benin bronzes and other works of art from the Yoruba people and the pivotal historical event that took place in 1887, that saw the introduction of African art into the European psyche; an on-going bitter and often controversial debate of cultural identity has ensued. We have come to understand the importance of the influences that these artefacts have had on western art and European thinking. The richness of these unique objects of terracotta, bronze and ivory have become as precious as gold in the hands of their abductors.

“From Bronze to Gold” presents the views, stories and thoughts of four artists that explore these intriguing works which have captured the imagination of the world.

For-runner of the Black British arts movement ‘Fowokan’ George Kelly and leading artists Alvin Kofi, Ken McCalla and Eli Anderson document their own relationships to these works and present the story of those individuals who have never stood up and voice their views. They will exhibit sculpture and words that represent the spirit of those original artefacts, using modern materials, paintings, lino cut prints and digital media which borrows from the traditional style of the Benin plaques.

Life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime

Now visit www.fowokan.com & www.youtube.com/fowokan

Bit by Bit we eat the head of the rat

As we stand on the shoulders of those who went before