In
Manuscripts: Ancient Symbols / Contemporary Forms, Victor
Ekpuk brings to his conception of scripts and writing the cryptic
language of nsibidi and secretive mode of communication. He contemporizes
and develops a calibrated visual language all his own from these
ancient symbols and forms. In some of the paintings, Ekpuk mutes
his mysterious mystical voice with a bright, cheery palette, but
in others, he creates a somber mood of foreboding and mystery. The
deeply patterned background of his compositions create a visually
exciting field within which many layers of messages are hidden.
Ekpuk's handling of colors, forms and textures is remarkable and
masterful. He combines symbols in a way that radiates both meditative
and intuitive reflection.
EXHIBITION FORMAT
INSTRUCTION
The exhibition environment
is divided into two spaces, with thumbnails of the exhibits at the
left side of the screen. The images and text play in the center
of the screen as you click on any of the thumbnail images at the
side. The exhibition text accompanies the images.
To return to this page, just click the last thumbnail and click
the "back" arrow/botton that appears on the display screen.
