From Ghana but living in Nigeria since 1975, El Anatsui is one of Africa's most powerful contemporary artists. His work dwells on the continent's history, drawing simultaneously on traditional African idioms and contemporary western art. Having worked over the years in paint, wood, clay and metal, his recent works use large quantities of discarded everyday objects to comment on contemporary West African culture, history and society.
 | | El Anatsui and Bea Udeh and Earth Cloth |
Two large 'cloaks' made from thousands of flattened bottle tops were recently bought by the British Museum for their contemporary African collection. Some of his work is currently on display at the Djanogly Art Gallery. Bea Udeh met up with El Anatsui and found out about his:- - Inspiration
- Use of everyday objects
- Size matters
- Keeping fresh
- The exhibition
- West African arts scene
- Raising the profile
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