By Stanley Senya
Accra, March 8, GNA – Hundreds art enthusiasts thronged the Kempinski Hotel to celebrate Ghana’s Independence Day at Jeremiah Quashie’s memories of yellow exhibition in Accra.
The exhibition dubbed “Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power and Chance”, was curated by Samuel Baah Kotey, featuring an exploration of water crisis affecting the city and a tribute to the resilience of a woman who navigate daily challenges.
Quarshie’s latest collection goes beyond aesthetics and it uses art as a medium to explore the dynamics of power, chance and survival in a city grappling with a critical water crisis.
The exhibition not only challenges viewers to confront the harsh realities of life, but also celebrates the indomitable spirit of the women of Accra, those who work, teach and care for their communities against overwhelming odds.
Quarshie’s work also explores how historical issues persist, highlighting objects that should be forgotten relics but have obtained an iconic status, remaining integral to everyday life.
The nation vents through these everyday items, revealing the deep-seated challenges that continue to shape contemporary.
Mr Quashie, Artist of Memories of Yellow, said his aim for the art was to capture the daily activities of the Ghanaian woman into artistic expression to inform people about the daily challenges women faced in Ghana.
He said art helped in changing environment and lifestyle, looking at building infrastructures and creating architects all stem from artistic creativity.
He urged students not to shy away from art because it has now come to stay and was dominating the industry, “especially students studying visual art must be serious about it to go beyond the traditional arts in school,” he added.
Mr Kotey said art went beyond drawing but rather more of reading a lot and researching to understand and find suitable materials to tell the story of people.
“For me, I don’t even remember the last time I had to draw. I’m always researching to analyze, find solutions and make sure it fits the situation,” he said.
The exhibition saw people engaged in interplay ludu games, education and networking.
By drawing visitors into this interplay of game, chance, and reality, Quarshie transforms the gallery space into an immersive experience. Rather than passively observing, audiences are compelled to participate, to make choices, and to confront the unsettling reality that, much like in Ludo, winning-or simply finding water-is never guaranteed.
This exhibition also marks the 9th anniversary of Gallery 1957, celebrating nearly a decade of championing contemporary art and amplifying diverse voices from Africa and the Diaspora.
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