Date of Graduation
Spring 2025
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies
Department
Art & Design
Committee Chair
Kevin Hughes
Abstract
The works in this thesis explore the implications of power dynamics such as inequality, power struggle, and oppression within Ghana’s society. I abstract specific elements such as coins, and especially cowry shells which honors Ghana’s past through their use as a source of currency in the colonial era and further serves as a metaphor that represents power. Platters and bowls from different cultures serve as a container for these dynamic symbols of power. By incorporating these elements in my sculptures, I bring attention to the struggle and challenges Ghanaians have experienced over the years. In other ways, I find it an appropriate expression for the struggle and challenges of belonging to a family that has members supporting different political ideologies. Ultimately, I use my work to convey all these experiences and help others with these issues through the lens of my work.
Keywords
power dynamics, ceramic sculpture, cowry shell, coins, inequality, Ghana
Subject Categories
Ceramic Arts | Sculpture
Copyright
© Collins Yaw Antwi
Recommended Citation
Antwi, Collins Yaw, "Exploring Power Dynamics in Ghana Through Ceramic Sculpture" (2025). Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 4077.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/4077
