While many painters choose to recreate the stationary people or objects around them, artistBetty Acquahcaptures life in action.
Acquah’s distinct style resembles both the expressive dabs of paint fromVan Goghand the precisepointillismof Seurat.
As a result, these vivid vortexes communicate the energy of the figures in mid-motion.
In doing so, the artist emphasizes the fact that these dancers are in the midst of their routine.
The images she depicts tell of ordinary women working courageously towards a greater Ghana.
you could view Acquah’s paintings in person at theKuaba Galleryin Carmel, Indiana.
Ghanaian artist Betty Acquah captures dancing and moving figures in her series of colorful paintings.
She arranges swatches of color in mesmerizing patterns to create a sense of rhythm on the canvas.
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