Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Quilted Nonsense: Akwaaba! means (Welcome!)
Quilted Nonsense: Akwaaba! means (Welcome!): It’s a brand new day and another art piece is born, this piece is called ‘AKWAABA’ which in Akan in Ghana means ‘Welcome’. In Ghana w...
Akwaaba! means (Welcome!)
It’s a brand
new day and another art piece is born, this piece is called ‘AKWAABA’ which in
Akan in Ghana means ‘Welcome’.
In Ghana we
dance with vigor, we hold nothing back, we shake it down with everything our
Mama gave us, plus we love to embrace everyone with that welcoming feeling of
belonging, what an explosive way to express this but in DANCE.
This art
piece is so reminiscent of the welcoming performances given to foreign
nationals and dignitaries who visit Ghana and its communities.
I created
this art piece for a very wonderful couple, a Ghanaian groom and his American
bride, in a way all he says to her is ‘AKWAABA’ meaning Welcome home.
I personally
do wish them a happy married life, in Akan we say ‘Awareso’.
~~~~~~~~Wendy.
Please feel free to like my blog and leave any interesting comments on any of my topics, I would love to read from you. ~~~~~Wendy.
Please feel free to like my blog and leave any interesting comments on any of my topics, I would love to read from you. ~~~~~Wendy.
Akwaaba! means (Welcome!)
Dimensions 36" Wide/37" Long.
Original Design by Wendy Mamattah.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
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