The exhibition “Tawasol” embodies the logo of the Angolan pavilion in art
Colors in the «Expo» summarize the spirit of the brown continent
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Within the Angolan pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the works of the collective art exhibition “Tawasol” shed light on the creativity of 12 of Angola’s most famous artists over six generations, embodying the pavilion’s motto “Connecting with Tradition for Innovation”.
Group curator Carla Perrio said: “These artworks reflect the interests, hopes and motivations of artists who use Angolan and African culture as inspiration.
The art pieces in the exhibition, whose activities were recently closed, depend on methods and techniques such as: impressionism, expressionism, surrealism, abstraction and figuration, which were combined together to embody the special identity of African art.”
She added: “The artworks that we presented are distinguished by their use of a mix of techniques and diverse materials, combining authenticity and contemporary, ranging from drawings and installations to bronze sculptures.
Some of the artworks are made from recycled printed papers.
The artworks included in the exhibition are the fruit of the experiences and expertise of the ancestors and a reflection of their culture, as this knowledge was combined in a modern and modern way with the aim of finding solutions to current problems.
The Angolan pavilion concluded the activities of the exhibition, which was organized within the framework of the recently concluded Angolan National Day celebrations.
"The canvases in the exhibition not only symbolize the heritage and history of Angola, but also the whole of Africa, as they are made of recycled materials that include paper, cloth, cotton threads, plastic, shells and acrylic paint, to demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Angolan art," said Carla Perrio.
The exhibition also highlighted the "sauna" language, which relies on drawing on sand.
“We wanted to show the connection between this tradition of our ancestors and its uses with new artistic techniques, so that we can reinterpret the legacy of our ancestors, and draw attention to the important universal teachings and messages they gave to society,” Carla explained.
The Angola pavilion is located in the “mobility” area, and explores the history of the African country linked to the authentic cultural heritage of the “Chokwe” people, whose indigenous people have preserved their cultural roots, through drawings made of sand grains drawn in the form of beautifully repeated rings, which embody their biblical symbols. Idogram, the language of Angola, using grains of sand that have been passed down through the generations.
• The works range from drawings and installations to bronze sculptures. Some are made from recycled printed papers.
• 12 of Angola's most famous artists, their work highlighted by the exhibition.
Carla Perrio:
• “The works included in the exhibition sought to reinterpret the legacy of our ancestors and draw attention to the important global messages they presented to society.”
Traditions and symbols
The artworks in all their forms at Tawasol are rooted in Angolan culture and heritage, often inspired by the symbols of the Lunda Chokwe culture, the philosophy of African proverbs, the physical and mental connection between beings and common social problems, the beauty and adornment of African women, and the traditions of the courts on the continent. The brunette.