Elastic Visions

A group exhibition curated by Faridah Folawiyo, showcasing artists of African origin across the world and examining how artists from Africa and the diaspora see the restrictive concepts of Eurocentric cultural superiority. The show aims to stretch audiences’ limits and perceptions, inviting them to consider the elasticity and hybridity of influence and output. Folawiyo is a Nigerian curator with a background in Middle Eastern studies, and she’s also interested in the historic dichotomy created by Orientalism and its interrogation by Edward Said.

The exhibited artists include:

Kesewa Aboah Ghanaian-British artist and model who uses her own body as a paintbrush
Kevin Claiborne New York-based conceptual artist whose work examines intersections of identity, social environment and mental health within the Black American experience
Fadekemi Ogunsanya multidisciplinary artist from Nigeria who explores African culture, blended with mythology and folk art
Enam Gbewonyo British-Ghanaian textile and performance artist exploring womanhood and humanity while advocating the healing benefits of craft
Amina Kadous Cairo-based artist whose work explores memory, identity and the ephemerality of experience

Also being displayed at Efie Gallery are more than 70 vinyl record sleeves belonging to El Anatsui that offer a unique glimpse into the cultural inspirations which have shaped the career of one of Africa’s foremost contemporary artists.

To 27 May.