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Plato is elated to announce the solo exhibition of Kwesi O. Kwarteng, Friendly Paths, opening on Thursday, March 27 with a public reception from 6 to 8pm.
Kwesi O. Kwarteng’s textile paintings evoke historical and contemporary precedents: traditional weaving practices of Ghana, the artistry of African American quilts, El Anatsui’s bottle cap tapestries, Sam Gilliam’s fabric dying experiments, Mark Rothko’s color-blocked canvases and Barnett Newman’s “zip” paintings. One might even draw a comparison to Kazimir Malevich’s Suprematist compositions, also resembling aerial views. Less concerned with Suprematism’s denial of objective forms or deeply personal explorations of Color Field painting, Kwarteng’s work chiefly reflects his profound interest in multiculturalism.
The title of the show, Friendly Paths, is inspired by Kwarteng’s early experience as an immigrant from Ghana meeting kindred spirits and forming meaningful friendships in the multicultural communities of New York and New…
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Plato is elated to announce the solo exhibition of Kwesi O. Kwarteng, Friendly Paths, opening on Thursday, March 27 with a public reception from 6 to 8pm.
Kwesi O. Kwarteng’s textile paintings evoke historical and contemporary precedents: traditional weaving practices of Ghana, the artistry of African American quilts, El Anatsui’s bottle cap tapestries, Sam Gilliam’s fabric dying experiments, Mark Rothko’s color-blocked canvases and Barnett Newman’s “zip” paintings. One might even draw a comparison to Kazimir Malevich’s Suprematist compositions, also resembling aerial views. Less concerned with Suprematism’s denial of objective forms or deeply personal explorations of Color Field painting, Kwarteng’s work chiefly reflects his profound interest in multiculturalism.
The title of the show, Friendly Paths, is inspired by Kwarteng’s early experience as an immigrant from Ghana meeting kindred spirits and forming meaningful friendships in the multicultural communities of New York and New…
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