Adinkra products
Today I experimented with screen print using series of finalized illustrations as prints .I printed them on to tote bags and-shirts because I wanted theses images to look bold and powerful in public spaces that can give a voice to black people. I am influenced by ancient adinkra symbols that originated in West Africa that was used as a way of communicating (Adinkrabrand,2019). These symbols are still used today on architecture, clothing and Jewellery and I am inspired by the different cultural symbols being celebrated with different materials .I don’t want to limit the materials I use because I want these images to access all areas of public so that they get seen so they have a voice to express themselves.
For this project I wanted to continue exploring the adinkra symbols because this project is about giving a voice to Black people born in the UK .These symbols tell a story and the imagery I am showcasing are black people’s experiences and each individual tells a story .That’s why adinkra symbols is a good way of sharing educational and creative cultures that don’t get seen enough. Therefore, I am celebrating black achievement and giving black culture a voice.
Laser cut
I have laser cut series of my new version of adinkra symbols onto wood because I wanted an old and vintage effect to represent how old and ancient adinkra symbols are. I then used the wood work shop to build wood blocks that can crop my stamps so they are easier for my audience to explore.
These stamps will be laid out on a table for the audience to stamp their favorite symbol so that they take a cultural inspiring print to as symbolic imagery .This is important to me because I want these adinkra symbols to be represented and celebrated and this topic of my work is about giving a voice to black people. This is an achievement that their ancestors has achieved. I think it’s important that the audience do practical work within the workshop so that they explore something educational and cultural.













