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SUMMARY:NYANSAPO: Mfa Art Thesis exhibition
DESCRIPTION:NYANSAPO (Wisdom Knot)\n\n\n\nMFA Thesis Exhibition\n\n\n\nby Paul Stanley Mensah\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition: April 15 – 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nReception: Saturday\, April 19th\, 6-8p\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this evocative collection\, Ghanaian artist Paul Stanley Mensah bridges the past and present through a dynamic interplay of metal\, wood\, leather\, and fabric. Rooted in the rich traditions of Ghanaian heritage\, his work delves into the enduring impact of slavery\, the power of unity\, and the wisdom embedded in Akan proverbs and Adinkra symbolism. \n\n\n\nThrough sculptural forms and textile compositions\, Paul Stanley Mensah transforms historical narratives into tangible expressions\, using weathered metal to echo resilience\, embossed leather to preserve ancestral voices\, and fabric to weave together stories of cultural identity. The Adinkra symbols\, imbued with philosophical depth\, serve as a visual lexicon\, reminding us of the strength in unity and the lessons history offers. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is a dialogue between past and future\, a call to reflection\, and a celebration of heritage. It invites viewers to engage with the complexities of history while embracing the enduring spirit of community and wisdom that defines Ghanaian culture. \n\n\n\nMore About Paul Stanley Mensah \n\n\n\nMy art practice contextualizes Ghanaian proverbs\, Adinkra symbols\, and childhood stories\, using metal\, wood and other indigenous materials like leather and fiber to create abstract and metaphoric human size/ large size sculpture. These proverbs were passed down to me by my late mother. With large scale installations\, I seek to pass down these proverbs and symbols to my daughter and the new generation to preserve and promote Ghanaian culture and heritage. These Proverbs\, Adinkra symbols and stories convey messages of kindness\, faithfulness\, perseverance\, integrity\, love\, and courage. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGreensboro Project Space Open Public Hours \n\n\n\nTuesday-Friday\, 12-5p \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 2-5p
URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/nyansapo-mfa-art-thesis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Greensboro Project Space\, 111 E February 1 Pl\, Greensboro\, NC 27406\, USA
CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,Greensboro Project Space,School of Art
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SUMMARY:Where Things Land
DESCRIPTION:Where Things Land – an exhibition by artist Nicole Santiago \n\n\n\nCurated by School of Art Painting Professor\, Michael Ananian.March 25 – April 21\, 2025Closing Reception: April 21 from 4:00 – 6:00pm with the Artist Talk at 4:30.
URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/where-things-land/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Gatewood Studio Arts Center\, 527 Highland Ave\, Greensboro\, NC 27412\, USA\, 527 Highland Ave\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,School of Art
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