After completing a Fine Art Degree at "Central School of Art & Design" in 1984,
I spent several years with OBAALA (Organisation of
Black Arts Advancement and Learning Activities - an arts organisation
which launched the pioneering Black Art Gallery in London)
gaining a more meaningful and relevant arts education.
I was influenced by some of the leading and innovative
Black artists who were involved in exhibiting ground breaking shows at the
Black Art Gallery in the 1980s.
My focus was creating art that directly related to community.
Once I Held A Moon
Stone carving, 450 mm x 225 mm x 120 mm, 2007.
Step Up
Mixed medium, 770 mm x 1060 mm x 140 mm, 2006.
Apparently nothing
Mahogony relief carving, 450 mm x 300 mm x 40 mm, 1991.
Although I studied at Art school I attributes my practical craft skills to my Father
and my investigative approach to my Mother.
Inspired by a trip to Ghana 89 - 90, I turned my hands to carving,
exploring through carvings and sculptures, ideas based on energies uniting.
Hopefully people can relate to the ideas and sentiments in the art and incorporate
them into their living spaces and daily lives.
There is a ongoing struggle to identify the self within. While confronting day to day living we need to redefine the labels impossed upon us.
Through our Art we can help shape our ideology & environment.
Creation of "I"
Mahogony relief carving, 430 mm diameter x 40 mm, 1998.
Following your footprints
Mixed medium, 765 mm x 1475 mm x 180 mm, 1998.
Human Shield
Mahogony relief carving with pine inlay, 700 mm x 250 mm x 40 mm, 1997.
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Elements
Mahogony relief carving 750 mm x 270 mm x 50 mm, 1998.
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Family
Mahogony carving 750 mm x 750 mm x 60 mm, 1996.
Nia
Acrylic paint & spray, 920 mm x 1220 mm, 1988.
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Umoja
Acrylic paint & spray, 920 mm x 1220 mm, 1988.
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KEN YAHW McCALLA
