Signatures of Gods and Men

Signatures of Gods and Men is an artbook that documents a few West African (Ghanaian and Hatian) symbols.  Ghanaian Adinkra are stamped in cloth and flags.  I've chosen Gye (God), Okuafoo Pa (hard work) and Dua Afe (love survives). Haitian Veve are drawn on the ground during ritual with corn meal, flour or gunpowder and are associated with Lwa (Haitian deities). I've chosen Legba (crossroads) and Ogoun (Iron).

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These specific symbols and signatures are meaningful to me and speak to certain energy I've incorporated into my life. Signatures measures 35" x 5" inches open and 5" x 4" x 3" closed. Materials include Bogolanfini (mudcloth), West African woven cloth, manufactured synthetics; cowrie shells, rayon threads, Calligraphy marker, Higgins Eternal black ink, found piece of iron and watercolor paper. Techniques include calligraphy, drawing, abstract watercolor and quilting.

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Detail of Ogoun Veve and lettering