Category: A Plan

In May 1981, I created an artwork called: “Woman is the Key”.

Down the street from where my family lived in Adabraka, Accra; was an art gallery: The Loom. Encouraged by my father, I took the piece of art to show the gallery owner: Frances Ademola. It seemed my breath was held throughout the process.

Mrs Ademola took the artwork in her hand and paused.

Yes, she would display it.

For 50 good years, as we say in Ghana; The Loom has been a staple on the art scene.

We are honored and excited that she spent some time this week with us, sharing her insight and prediction for the art scene.

Pidgin English is a simplified grammar of the English language. It developed between groups of people who have no common language but understand English as a main language. In West Africa about 75 million people speak it.

This International women’s day, encouraging women has never been more important. We reemphasize and come at every angle, so that more minds will be creatively engaged.

Woman Be The Key

Anyting she want do she go fit

Eyes she go take see
Nose she go take sense
Moff sabi fine vibe

I sabi my mission
True talk no bi lie
Shun da damage

So gbele your ears

Make u no fear

Make u bright pass the years.

Make u bright pass gold

Make u bright pass diamond

by ken gwira