Contemporary African Art!!
I decided on African art because I have always had an interest and appreciation for the coloration and style of this art. I picked James Cudjoe, who was born in Takoradi, Ghana, on September 7th, 1971. In 1966 Cudjoe graduated from a private art college called Ghanatta. This artist does a variety of work, from energetic colorful paintings to calm, subdued paintings. I found a piece by this artist that I really liked for several reasons. The name of the piece got my attention right away, “Dance to the Rhythm, ” I found the title appealing because it’s has a positive and free feel to it, not to mention I like to dance. The bright, sunny pastel colors give a nice movement, which match the theme. The use of multiple colors with different brush strokes leave an image of an african women, decorated with beads, and a blue hat. She seems to be swaying more than dancing, however, there is definate movement in the painting, as she blends into the sunset background.
Great choice of art work for blog #7. I am also a fan of African art. In this particular painting I really like the colors and how there is no real clear line for anything. I think this technique really helps with artistic freedom. I really like the blue in her air. I would assume it is a piece of cloth, but by the way it was painting, it is looks as if her hair could actually be blue. The amount of color in her skirt is also very beautiful. I agree that it gives the impression that maybe she is dancing, but maybe also late for a meeting.
This is a great painting. I love the sweeping lines that make up this painting with no real defined lines. The colors all blend together and create an obvious figure of a woman. The woman does appear to be moving. I like how the detail in the belt kind of breaks up the image. It almost looks like the woman is standing in a sandstorm. Your background for this blog was very thorough. Great blog.
This is a lovely piece. I like the colours and the blurry look.