Newark Arts @ Nico: In My World by Kwesi O. Kwarteng

Join us to partake in an evening of artistry and cultural enrichment at NJPAC's NICO Kitchen + Bar. On Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, from 6 to 8PM, we are honored to present In My World, an exhibition featuring visual artist, Kwesi Kwarteng. Located in the vibrant heart of Newark, this event promises an engaging exploration of Kwesi's latest body of work. We warmly encourage you to join us and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty and rich historical narratives depicted in his art.

Ghanaian-born and Newark-based, Kwesi Kwarteng is a multidisciplinary artist who works with textiles. As an immigrant living in the US, Kwarteng transcribes a new language from the combination of traditional and cultural fabrics along with hand-dyed textiles. He creates abstract-like pieces to investigate migration trajectories and share histories while unearthing the intricacies and beauty of multiculturalism. In Kwarteng’s works, there is an exploration of traditional weavers in Ghana, influenced by El Anatsui’s extraordinary sculptures, twentieth century African American quilting artistry and abstract color field works by Sam Gilliam. Through his early challenges as an immigrant, he learned to embrace the multi-facets of culture and the heterogeneity of the immigrant story in the Bronx, NY, and later in Newark, NJ. He has a BFA from the School of Visual Arts, NY and his works are held in private collections around the world. He is a current Artist in Residence at the Silver Arts Project.

For more information, or to purchase works, please email Adrienne Wheeler, Newark Arts’ Lead Curator, Artistic Initiatives, [email protected] or 973.643.162

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