#adrinka

[thevisualprocess]

The Adrinka Symbols of the Akan people of Ghana. Adrinka means” goodbye” in the Akan language.

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What day is it? #SankofaSunday Time to reclaim. 📸: Mori Peri #malaika #malaikaapparel #sankofa #adrinkasymbol #gold #blackowned #allblack #woc #qwoc

[sentwalicreative]

Empowerment, Quilt (XL Twin Size):


This quilt was inspired by a small art piece I completed in a retreat workshop given by Jim Smoote the summer of 2016.  In the workshop we were able to draw inspiration from many magazine pages and clippings, various drawn symbols and shapes and papers, markers, pencils or many different colors. The major design element of the Harlem Renaissance inspired silhouette was his design. I used it to cut out a vibrant orange head to place on a black background and combined it with magazine pictures and graphics for my workshop piece. The combination of the bright head on the black background kept coming to me as something powerful, it made my head hang higher. For this quilt, I added the Adinkra symbol Woforo Dua Pa A “ When you climb  good tree”, the symbol of support, cooperation and encouragement, in chartreuse at the corner. Symbolic mountains, with the plains beyond and a setting sun can be seen in the quilting

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6 mini mugs lungo ... motifd adrinka ... Partis aussi vers d'autres cieux... les adrinka des symboles visuels créé à la base par les Arkansas du Ghana ainsi qu'au royaume gyaman de côté d'Ivoire qui representent des concepts ou des aphorismes. parfois considérés comme une forme d'ecriture... les adrinka sont largement utilisés sur les tissus, en poterie, en sculpture sur bois et dans les logos . #peinturesurporcelaine #dessinsurporcelaine #porcelainedecoréealamain #adrinka # africa #handmadeinafrica #artvisuels #artisanmade #artisanatlocal #creationfaitmain #creationartisanale #jedessine (at Douala-Cameroun) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUV481Opc6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Future Shock: Unity Amongst Human Beings

Nkonsonkonson is the adinkra symbol that translates to “chain link” and it is the symbol of unity and human relations. A reminder to contribute to the community, that in unity lies our greatest strength.

Afro-futurism gives us a platform to thrive in our own culture, where we imagine ourselves achieving greatness without external influence. This was a tool used several years ago and is still valuable today… imagining a better future in the contemporary era. Afro-futurism also serves as a symbol of hope.

16”X20” Acrylic on canvas

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Knowledge Is A Garden:

“Knowledge is a garden. If it isn’t cultivated, you can’t harvest it.”

8”X10” Unframed Print

Each of these prints come on the highest quality gallery ready prints on the finest archival paper.

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Healing The Soul: Vivid Soul (Print)

“There is great virtue in healing one’s soul”

- Y. Shabazz

8”X10” Unframed Print

Each of these prints come on the highest quality gallery ready prints on the finest archival paper.

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Future Shock: We Adapt To Every Condition

Denkym is the adinkra symbol for adaptability. The word Denkym literally translates to “crocodile” because the crocodile can adapt to both living on land as well as in the water.

Be strong, be free, adapt to every environment that you encounter, thrive and maintain your beauty and power wherever you are.

Afro-futurism gives us a platform to thrive in our own culture, where we imagine ourselves achieving greatness without external influence. This was a tool used several years ago and is still valuable today… imagining a better future in the contemporary era. Afro-futurism also serves as a symbol of hope.

16”X20” Acrylic on canvas