John Bigger Kumasi Market
Kumasi Market
The Kumasi Market painting is made by John Biggers American 1924-2001.The Kumasi Market was made in 1962. It’s made out of oil and acrylic on panel. It is a collection of William O. Perkins, III. It's 863 x 1524 mm ; 34x60 inches and the cost is $100,000 to $150,000. “This painting was and owned by the celebrated and beloved writer Maya Angelou, a close friend of the artist who lived many years in Winston-Salem and was a frequent visitor to Charlotte for fundraising luncheons for the united negro college fund.” (Wall) This painting shows how strong and powerful women are and how they have a big impact on the world.
The Kumasi Market painting shows women and children inside of a village or market. They are in a rural area surrounded by dirt and farms that look handmade. Women and children are dressed in long dresses, wrap skirts, and headwraps. They have very large hats and baskets on their heads. They are clothed in all different types of African prints and solid colors. All of the children and women are African American. The market consists of the things that they use in their daily lives. The basket looks like they are filled with cotton and laundry. …show more content…
This trip took place when the community was divided about whether to embrace its roots. He also wrote and illustrated an award-winning book about the trip titled Ananse. The large vibrant painting shows his interest in African culture. It based on his experience in Ghana. It shows the importance of women in Ghana culture and interactions in a crowded market. It depicts the city of Kumasi one of Charlotte's eight international sister cities. It reflects not only woman Ghana but the role a woman has in
The Kumasi Market painting is made by John Biggers American 1924-2001.The Kumasi Market was made in 1962. It’s made out of oil and acrylic on panel. It is a collection of William O. Perkins, III. It's 863 x 1524 mm ; 34x60 inches and the cost is $100,000 to $150,000. “This painting was and owned by the celebrated and beloved writer Maya Angelou, a close friend of the artist who lived many years in Winston-Salem and was a frequent visitor to Charlotte for fundraising luncheons for the united negro college fund.” (Wall) This painting shows how strong and powerful women are and how they have a big impact on the world.
The Kumasi Market painting shows women and children inside of a village or market. They are in a rural area surrounded by dirt and farms that look handmade. Women and children are dressed in long dresses, wrap skirts, and headwraps. They have very large hats and baskets on their heads. They are clothed in all different types of African prints and solid colors. All of the children and women are African American. The market consists of the things that they use in their daily lives. The basket looks like they are filled with cotton and laundry. …show more content…
This trip took place when the community was divided about whether to embrace its roots. He also wrote and illustrated an award-winning book about the trip titled Ananse. The large vibrant painting shows his interest in African culture. It based on his experience in Ghana. It shows the importance of women in Ghana culture and interactions in a crowded market. It depicts the city of Kumasi one of Charlotte's eight international sister cities. It reflects not only woman Ghana but the role a woman has in