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Bir ruh hali seçin ve oda buna yanıt versin; ışık soğur veya ısınır, ortamın ritmi değişir ve karanlığın içinden sadece o duyguyu taşıyan eserler öne çıkar. Geri kalan her şey gölgelere çekilir.
Michael Armitage
Michael Armitage: Bridging East African Roots and Western Abstraction Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1984 to an English father and a Kikuyu mother, Michael Armitage’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his dual heritage. Growing up amidst the vibrant landscapes and complex social realities of Kenya shaped his early sensibilities, fostering a fascination with storytelling and a profound connection to both its traditions and its con
temporary struggles. This formative period instilled in him a unique perspective – one that would later become the cornerstone of his distinctive artistic style. Armitage’s formal training began at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he initially explored abstract painting. However, a pivotal shift occurred when he encountered the traditional Ugandan bark cloth, known as lubugo, used for ceremonial purposes and often incorpo…
