This was done mainly in acrylic, coloured pencil and black markers on canvas stuck to masonite board.
Friday, May 22, 2009
IGBO KWENU!!!, 24" x 15", Mixed Media on Canvas Board, 2008
This is the second piece I discovered and it celebrates The Igbo child in Finland. I saw a video that inspired this piece. It shows how children who are of Igbo descent in Nigeria are taught to speak their mother tongue even though they are born in a foreign land. I was thrilled because I also speak Yoruba, my mother tongue to Josh and it really helps him to have a sense of belonging.
This was done mainly in acrylic, coloured pencil and black markers on canvas stuck to masonite board.
This was done mainly in acrylic, coloured pencil and black markers on canvas stuck to masonite board.
Very beautiful, Adebanji.
ReplyDeleteThanks Edward!
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful piece. So expressive. If I might ask what is she doing ? and some of the words on the left what do they mean ?
ReplyDeleteThanks Dominique, it is a boy and he is hailing his fellow Igbo colleagues. It is something the Ibo people do, especially elders when they meet each other. It is an expressive way of greeting in Ibo culture.
ReplyDeleteThe words are all motivational and encouraging words. Words that empower the Igbo child and give them a sense of belonging.
This is beautifully full of the child's world, his friends and his language. What a joyful moment. How good that you and your child can share your own language.
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Thanks Annie!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching the video and your beautiful painting really captures the children's enthusiasm and pride. I am impressed Finland has a policy that requires each child learn their native tongue to make them well rounded. wow.
ReplyDeleteYes Sheila! I felt the same way!
ReplyDeletePlease let me know if there is any way I can buy this piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nnamdi, just email me.
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