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| Reflections of the future of art in the region is a subject of this amazing mosaic work done by a group of Nkumba University art students. Art is becoming another potent tool to actively engage the community. making his work known on one hand, but also serves as 'returning the favour' for a European artist that was greatly inspired by Africa's art and life. van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' are also used to inspire a part of the composition. The inspiration of the famous Picasso work 'Girl looking at mirror' offers a great possibility in 'Africanising Picasso' and making his work known as a powerful motif to a local African communtiy on one hand, but also serves as 'returning the favour' for a European who was inspired by African art and life. This work is a greatly optimistic work which offers the viewers an invitation to study and further discover the hidden gems within Nkumba University. |
Monday, January 27, 2014
"Reflections" (After Picasso and van Gogh), mosaic work by Nkumba University students
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I love this piece. Of course the Picassesque personality is a wonderful character to borrow, and the choice of bricks and glass was interesting. My only concern is with longevity of that glass as well as part of the image being blocked from view by a pillar.
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