Palm trees tower over the shore, casting rustling shadows on gentle waves. Samuel Ashong creates an enchanting batik in glowing colors. It depicts Ghana's Kokrobite Beach. "I portray the preservation of our beaches," the artist says. "Some beaches in Ghana have been eroded due to neglect and other environmental degradation."
Ashong presents the work in a mat board passe partout, ready for framing.
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This was the first piece of art I ever bought - I wanted something that captured my love for West African music. The colours are so intense without being jarring. My mum has a piece by the same artist and loves it too.
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This is my second piece from Samuel and I love this one more than the first. Very gifted artist.
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The art is beautiful and will be a great addition to our home. The packaging did protect the batik, but the matting is creased on one entire short end.
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"My name is Samuel Ashong. My life as an artist was augured in primary school when I took great delight in copying or tracing pictures and other... read more