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Painting, Oil on Wood
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This portrait of Gabin Kongolo is a part of Ancestral Foundations series. This project aims to explore the impact that African ancestry plays on our sense of identity, especially for those growing up in countries with a history of colonialism and prejudice. It looks to question the effects that this has had on many of us who have grown up in the UK and America with African families or mixed backgrounds. This portrait is inspired by our conversations together and Gabins' struggle to find his sense of identity. The focus of this second portrait of Gabin focuses on his Congolese routes and his complicated connection to his ancestry growing up in the UK. To find out more about the work and listen to the audio conversations behind them, please visit my website;
Original Created:
2021
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Painting:
Oil on Wood
Original:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
20 W x 28 H x 2 D in
Frame:
Not Framed
Ready to Hang:
Not applicable
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Joshua Donkor
United Kingdom
I describe my practice as visual story telling. Within my work I aim to capture individuals personal stories and experiences as openly and honestly as possible. My work revolves around race, identity, ancestry and transcultural experiences, particularly focusing on the African diaspora across the Western World. Within this context my work aims to explore both the struggles and advantages of African Ancestry while also seeking to break away from oversimplified and prejudicial stereotypes that exist around “black identity”. By telling peoples stories I hope that my work can emphasise the complexities that exist within “black identity” while also exposing a wider audience to a range of different experiences, perspectives and cultures. I am predominantly a portrait painter but I also incorporate elements of photography and audio within my work.
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