The renowned Ghanaian painter Kojo Marfo, whose artistic journey spans from America to London, is exhibiting in Istanbul for the first time with his solo show “Trial of Hope” at DG Art Gallery & Project, curated by Zeynep Öztürk!
Kojo Marfo, who spent his childhood years in various regions of Ghana, met with art lovers in Istanbul at DG Art Gallery & Project with his exhibition “Trial of Hope,” curated by Zeynep Öztürk. Hosted by DG Art Gallery owner Dursun Gündoğdu and art consultant Arzu Gündoğdu, the exhibition is open to visitors until March 11. Unable to attend the opening due to illness, the Ghanaian artist was represented by his UK gallery owner, Jean David Malat. Joining the opening via live connection, Kojo Marfo greeted his fans and expressed his excitement about holding his first exhibition in Turkey.
Adnan Polat
The Ghanaian painter explains himself and his art with the words, “I’m not interested in painting something beautiful to hang in your home. I want my art to create a connection with people, to be a symbol everyone can relate to. Regardless of what you’ve experienced or where you live, I want my art to help people reflect on and explore their inner worlds.”
Jean David Malat, Zeynep Öztürk, Dursun Gündoğdu
The “Flowing Fertility Baby” figure found in Kojo Marfo’s works holds great significance for the Akan people. The Akan view themselves as a united nation, and the term “Akan” means “Above all else.” Representing civilization and enlightenment, the “Flowing Fertility Baby” figure is reinterpreted by the artist with softer, more rounded lines. Through this, the artist aims to convey universally meaningful emotions such as dignity and sincerity to art lovers through iconography.
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