Adinkra Symbol of the Week

This week's symbol is called 'Mate Masie':

Translated, 'Mate Masie' means "I understand" and is symbolic of wisdom, knowledge and prudence.  It can also mean "what I hear, I keep".  This symbol also highlights the need for one to take into consideration what another has said.  

African Ankara on Gwen Stefani

Look what I found on the cover of L'Officiel magazine:

Remember this post? The dress was worn by Beyonce on February's issue of L'Officiel magazine:

Gallery 20

Want to see a picture of the gallery which we'll be filling with copious amounts of colourful African cloth? Here's how gallery 20 looks at the moment (...a kind of 'before' picture).

The ceiling is made for hanging exquisite examples of cloth from too:

Adinkra Symbol of the Week

This weeks Adinkra symbol is called Fihankra:

Translated, "Fihankra" means house or compound and the 'four walls' of this particular design represent the safety and security traditional Akan housing (with it's one entrance/exit) give its people.    

Graphic Design Feedback

This Saturday saw us meet at the BMAG again, this time to agree on the layout as well as the publicity (posters, flyers, programs) for the exhibition.  Here are a few images of the proposed ideas, I won't tell you which ones we're thinking about going with though.... :p

Adinkra Symbol of the Week

This weeks symbol is called Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu:

 Translated, Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu means "siamese crocodiles" and symbolises democracy and unity in particular.  This particular symbol searves as a reminder to those engaging in tribal warfare that their actions are harmful to everyone involved as the crocodiles share one stomach but have two heads fighting for different things.